<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

Deely, Nicholas

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Tanana Valley Railroad: The Gold Dust Line, Alaska