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Book Synopsis: The Big Bend area had its start with a land grant given by President Lincoln to the Northern Pacific Railway. As such, the railway company heavily promoted the area to encourage settlement and populate the station sites along the way. Towns began to develop in the late 1880s; prior to that time, the few settlers had a difficult time getting around. Despite snow, floods, fires, wrecks, human error, sabotage, and government regulation, the railroads continued and were able to serve the communities and help them survive. The earliest lines were built largely by man and beast with few large machines. The last transcontinental line in the Big Bend, the Milwaukee Road, featured groundbreaking technology in the form of electrically operated locomotives. The building of Grand Coulee Dam brought more railroad lines, with tracks that featured grades and locomotives normally seen on logging railroads, to bring in construction materials to the largest concrete structure in the world at the time.
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Experience the rich history of the Big Bend area with the captivating Big Bend Railroads (Images of Rail) Book. Delve into the fascinating journey of how this region flourished, thanks to the railway company's relentless promotion and encouragement of settlement. Discover the challenges the settlers faced before the development of towns in the late 1880s, and how the railroads served the communities, ensuring survival despite adversities such as snow, floods, fires, wrecks, and sabotage.
Get ready to be amazed as you explore the remarkable evolution of the Big Bend railroads. From the early days, when these lines were primarily built by hand and animals, to the groundbreaking technology of electrically operated locomotives introduced by the final transcontinental line, the Milwaukee Road. Journey through time and witness how the construction of the iconic Grand Coulee Dam brought more railroad lines to the Big Bend region, facilitating the transportation of construction materials for the world's largest concrete structure at the time.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing stories captured in Big Bend Railroads (Images of Rail) Book. Rediscover the grit, determination, and ingenuity that shaped the Big Bend area through the railroad's impact. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a railroad aficionado, or simply curious about the region's past, this book will transport you to an era of pioneering spirit and adventure.
Click here to embark on this captivating journey through the railways of the Big Bend and uncover the secrets of a bygone era.
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