George L. Beam and the Denver & Rio Grande, Volume 1 & 2 by Jackson C. Thode

Description: George L. Beam and the Denver & Rio Grande, Volume 1 & 2 by Jackson C. Thode. Volume 1: Hardcover, clear plastic dust cover which can be removed, 280 pages, hundreds of black & white photos, index. Massive collection of black and white photos taken by George L. Beam, official photographer for the Rio Grande. The text and extremely informative captions were written by Jackson Thode, himself a lifelong expert on thee railroad and its predecessors. This volume focuses on the standard gauge main line between Denver and Grand junction with a side excursion on the narrow gauge on the Marshall Pass and Black Canyon of the Gunnison route.Volume 2: Hardcover, clear plastic dust cover which can be removed, 280 pages, hundreds of black & white photos, index. Volume 2 in this series focuses on the narrow gauge railway that threaded its way through the San Luis Valley and the San Juans, the breathtaking high country where the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge railroad and the Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railway still offer summer passenger service. This massive collection of black and white photos was taken by George L. Beam, official photographer for the Rio Grande. The text and extremely informative captions were written by Jackson Thode, himself a lifelong expert on thee railroad and its predecessors. Beam's photos not only bring the Rio Grande Southern back to life but also the towns and scenic wonders along the route as well as the mundane reality of life in dusty mining towns where mules and horses were still as common as cars. 280 pages with index and extensive bibliography.Very good condition, please see photos. Shipping will combine automatically at checkout.

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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