<p>Fascinating and perceptive survey of the Alaska Railroad, its environment and the nature of the Alaskan wilderness that it inhabits. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, both color and black and white, that help to capture the unique nature of the remote areas this railroad traverses. The book allows a wonderful tour of the railroad and might even inspire an actual journey North. With maps, gradient profiles and bibliography. 160 pages.</p>

Alaska Railroad

Deely, Nicholas

Sundance Publications

<p>Fascinating history of the Tanana Valley Railroad in Alaska. Covers its origins in the Tanana Mines Railroad, the founding of Chena and Fairbanks, Alaska, the construction of the TVR, the brief years of prosperity, the operational problems caused by the snow and ice, the effect of Teddy Roosevelt's decision to withdraw federal lands from further oil, coal and logging development, and the decline of gold mining in the area. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With detailed rosters describing locomotives, freight cars. electric cars, structures, bridges, and culverts. With maps, including one that folds out. 172 pages with index.</p>

Tanana Valley Railroad: The Gold Dust Line, Alaska

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Tanana Valley Railroad: The Gold Dust Line, Alaska