<p>Detailed and well-written history of the Denver &amp; Interurban Railroad which once connected Denver and Boulder via Westminster, Broomfield, and Louisville with connections during the summer to Eldorado Springs. The route provided quick and easy transportation from 1908 until automobiles, jitneys, and buses put it out of business in 1926. The book covers the D&amp;I's corporate history , the route and schedule, the cars, shops and power system, its influence on economic development in the area, notable events in its history, and the reasons for tis abandonment. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos, most never before published. With rosters, numerous maps, documents, charts, timetables, bibliography and index.</p>

The Kite Route: Story of the Denver & Interurban Railroad

Politics & Social Sciences

Jones, William C.

Holley, Noel T.

Social Sciences

Pruett Pub. Co

<p>Well-done history of the Milwaukee Road electric locomotives, beautiful engines that out-performed steam and diesel in almost every category. The book provides excellent information on the running of the railroad, including management decisions (good and bad) and information garnered from extensive interviews with Milwaukee employees. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as a color section. With detailed technical appendices and schematic track diagrams showing all electrified lines. Includes maps, gradient profiles, and bibliography. 310 pages with index.</p>

The Milwaukee Electrics

Science & Math

Technology

N.J. International Inc.

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