Discover information, advice, and prices for Sleepers Diners and Pullmans Trains, priced at 21.69 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Black and white pictorial showcasing the Compagnie Internationale des WagonsLits and its sleepers dining cars and Pullmans Many of the photos which show both interiors and exteriors were previously unpublished The chapters cover the personnel the named trains Golden Arrow Thermal Express Train Bleu Sud Express etc sleepers diners Pullmans fourgons baggage vehicles and preserved vehicles With bibliography and schematic diagrams Scarce
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Discover information, advice, and prices for The President Travels by Train sold for 47.73 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
For much of US history a private Pullman car on a special train was the equivalent of todays Air Force One for the presidentallowing the most powerful man in the nation to conduct business wherever he was neededFrom John Quincy Adamsthe first US president to ride a trainto Bill Clintons more recent journeys aboard the rails this book documents presidential travel over the years in superb detail with fascinating anecdotes Complete with the itineraries crews and equipment for presidents up to Bill Clinton author Bob Withers gives readers a snapshot of what it was like to travel by train as a president From the details of Abraham Lincolns funeral train to the specifications of Franklin Roosevelts bulletproof railcar this book will appeal to railroad enthusiasts and history buffs alikenbspMany rare photographs of the golden age of presidential travel under Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the 1930s and 40s supplement this remarkably wellresearched text
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Night Trains The Pullman Systems sold for 27.84 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Forty years ago it was the way to travel Back then one could climb between crisp linens and soft blankets adjust the oversized pillows and watch America speed by in the night With more than 300 photographs and 50 maps Night Trains is a lively account of the Pullman enterprise during the golden years of its operationfrom 1920 to 1955when the remarkable sleeping car system routinely played host to more than 50000 guests nightlyA compelling tribute to a bygone time when getting there was half the fun An education for the young and a scrapbook for those who remember HeraldDispatch
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Night Trains The Pullman System, priced at 86.07 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Published by Lakme Press Box 10380 Chicago IL 60610 A nostalgic account in words and photos of the Pullman system during the 19201955 period Much of the text deals with the development of the routes of major railroads The 300 train photos feature the locomotives the chief object of rail fans affection This is a great reminiscence of the fine trains Empire Builder Broadway Ltd California Zephyr Northerner Mohawk A 90 page section locates all Pullmancarrying trains on a March 1952 midnight and describes the consist diner hours setouts A unique reference that will bring tears of regret and envy to many an airline traveller Annotation copyright Book News Inc Portland Or
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Find tips, reviews, and features on The President Travels by Train sold for 52.02 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
For much of US history a private Pullman car on a special train was the equivalent of todays Air Force One for the presidentallowing the most powerful man in the nation to conduct business wherever he was neededFrom John Quincy Adamsthe first US president to ride a trainto Bill Clintons more recent journeys aboard the rails this book documents presidential travel over the years in superb detail with fascinating anecdotes Complete with the itineraries crews and equipment for presidents up to Bill Clinton author Bob Withers gives readers a snapshot of what it was like to travel by train as a president From the details of Abraham Lincolns funeral train to the specifications of Franklin Roosevelts bulletproof railcar this book will appeal to railroad enthusiasts and history buffs alikenbspMany rare photographs of the golden age of presidential travel under Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman in the 1930s and 40s supplement this remarkably wellresearched text
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Go Pullman Life and Times sold for 28.53 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Fascinating pictorial history of George Pullman and his Pullman Co Covers every aspect his family background his life development of the Pullman cars use on emigrant trains use in Europe Mexico and South America the Strike of 1984 streamliners transcontinental trains Pullman porters and conductors Hayness Palace Studio Cars and private varnish Illustrated on every page with black and white photos advertisements and ephemera that bring the history to life With schematic diagrams maps and bibliography 230 pages
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Pullman Profile No 4 The sold for 28.06 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
This is the fourth book in the very popular and highly acclaimed Pullman Profile series which as with all the other titles is a meticulously researched and beautifully presented work covering the famed Brighton Belle trains as well as the slightly less well known PUL sets There is much new information in this book and it covers the rationale behind the design build and their operation in service Antony Ford has gone to great lengths to secure previously unseen material as well as recounting the stories from many of the regular travellers who used the service Although this is the fourth book in the series it will stand well on its own
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Pullman Porter An American sold at 91.65 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Children and adults under the age of 40 are forgetting about the Pullman Porter They were very important figures in the history of American This book will teach children and adults who the porters were and why they were so important in our history Porters worked in early train cars they would look listen and learn from their predominantly white passengers They would read the newspapers passengers left behind listen to conversations and begin to talk to one another The porter learned how important education was for children and how important it was to take this message home to his children He eventually landed atnbsp the forefront of the civil rights movement
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Find tips, reviews, and features on The 12 Wheel Cars Pullman sold for 74.78 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
A top quality illustrated guide to the luxury 12 wheel Pullman cars which graced some of the most famous trains of the past
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Dinner in the Diner Great, priced at 53.48 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Recipes from the finest passenger trains in the US plus black and white photos of the trains and their staff what more could a rail fan or foodie want With index to recipes 143 pages
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Recipes from the finest passenger trains in the US plus black and white photos of the trains and their staff what more could a rail fan or foodie want With index to recipes 143 pages
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Passenger Trains Amazing sold for 46.92 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Passenger trains have all kinds of carsbaggage cars lounge cars dining cars and sleeper cars They often need to keep riders comfortable for multiday trips This title shows beginning readers a train type that works day and night to take passengers long distances
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Two Trains Running August Wilson sold at 21.68 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Set during the civil rights movement at the lunch counter of Memphis Lees diner
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Discover information, advice, and prices for The Circus Train Conspiracy Railway sold for 26.27 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Following a string of successful performances the Moscardi Circus is travelling by train to Newcastle for their next show Yet a collision on the track with a couple of sleepers causes pandemonium passengers are thrown about animals escape into the night and the future of the circus looks uncertain When the body of a woman is discovered in woodland next to the derailment Inspector Colbeck is despatched to lend assistance believing the two incidents might be connected It is up to Colbeck to put the pieces together to discover the identity of the nameless woman and unmask who is targeting Moscardis Magnificent Circus
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Discover information, advice, and prices for FDR s Funeral Train A sold for 20.12 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
The April 1945 journey of FDRs funeral train became a thousandmile odyssey fraught with heartbreak and scandal As it passed through the night few of the grieving onlookers gave thought to what might be happening behind the Pullman shades where women whispered and men tossed back highballs Inside was a Soviet spy a newly widowed Eleanor Roosevelt who had just discovered that her husbands mistress was in the room with him when he died all the Supreme Court justices and incoming president Harry S Truman who was scrambling to learn secrets FDR had never shared with himWeaving together information from longforgotten diaries and declassified Secret Service documents journalist and historian Robert Klara enters the private world on board that famous train He chronicles the three days during which the country grieved and despaired as never before and a new president hammered out the policies that would galvanize a country in mourning and win the Second World War
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Great Northern Empire Builder great, priced at 67.6 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Bill Yenne Names for renowned entrpeneur James J Hill founder of the Great Northern Railway the incomparable Empire Builder was launched in 1929 by legendary CEO Ralph Budd Powered by steam until 1947 the Empire Builder charged into the diesel era at fullbore with streamlined EMD E7As trailing Pullman cars from St Paul to Spokane and generating millions for the railroad This authoritative and richly illustrated history covers the Empire Builders through their 1970s demise Included here are the trains their various forms of motive power and rolling stock and their services A wealth of black and white archival images and period color photography depict the Empire Builders along one of the nations most scenic routes Also shown are uniforms dinnerware terminals and stations interior views of Pullman and dome cars period advertisements and route maps
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Passenger trains have all kinds of carsbaggage cars lounge cars dining cars and sleeper cars They often need to keep riders comfortable for multiday trips This title shows beginning readers a train type that works day and night to take passengers long distances
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Discover information, advice, and prices for The Happy Sleeper the science sold for 21.9 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Many parents feel pressured to train babies and young children to sleep but kids don t need to be trained to sleep they re built to sleep Sleep issues arise when parents with the best of intentions overhelp or helicopter parent at night overshadowing their baby s innate biological ability to sleep well In The Happy Sleeper child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright show parents how to be sensitive and nurturing but also clear and structured so that babies and young children develop the selfsoothing skills they need to fall asleep independently sleep through the night take healthy naps and grow into natural optimal sleep patterns for day and night The Happy Sleeper is a researchbased guide to helping children do what comes naturally sleep through the night The Happy Sleeper features a foreword by neuropsychiatrist and popular parenting expert Dr Daniel Siegel author of Parenting from the Inside Out and the New York Times bestseller Brainstorm
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Golden Lighting Ingalls 1 Light, priced at 289 $ : it belongs to the Indoor Lighting category; this product is sold by Cymax.com and made by Golden Lighting.
Golden Lighting Pendant 0508L BLKCLR Vintage glass with a chic retro silhouette creates the classic look of the Ingalls collection Blown by artisans into bold striking forms the glass creates a contemporary look Inspired by old driveins and train carstyle diners these schoolhouse fixtures are sure to turn heads The contrasting matte black finish adds a modern updateFeatures Material Steel metal glass Finish Matte black clear Transitional style Versatile design Smooth matte black finish lends a modern appeal Classicstyle clear glass adds a retro feel Candelabra provides a soft glow Durable steel construction All hardware included Includes 1 6 rod and 3 12 rods Chain cable or rod Rod Fixture application Damp location Bulb included No Dimmable Yes Slope ceiling Yes Closetoceiling No Convertible No Energy saver No Energy star No Dark sky No Title 24 No Bulb base E26medium Safety rating ETL Multi tier No Rod quantity 1ea 6 3ea 12 125mm Specifications Product Dimensions 1275H x 16W x 16D Product Weight 805 lbs Product Dimensions Wire Length 120 Product Dimensions Shade Diameter 16 Shade Height 1113 Product Dimensions CanopyBackplate 513 Diameter x 075E Number of Lights 1 Wattage Fixture 1 x 100 WM Bulb Type Incandescent type A Voltage 120V
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Golden Lighting Ingalls Large Semi sold for 289 $ , available in the Indoor Lighting category; this product is sold by Cymax.com and made by Golden Lighting.
Golden Lighting Semi Flush Mount Lights 0508LSF MBSCLR These schoolhouse fixtures are sure to turn heads Vintage glass with a chic retro silhouette creates the classic look of the Ingalls Collection Inspired by old driveins and train carstyle diners these schoolhouse lights have been created in select contrasting metal finishes for a fresh modern update Blown by artisans into bold striking molds the glass creates a contemporary look Glass shades are offered in two sizes large and medium and in two colors Clear Glass and Vintage Milk GlassFeatures Transitional style Versatile design Modern Brass finish offers deeper gold and brass tones that warm the space Classic glass has a retro feel Uses Medium base bulbs Durable steel construction All mounting hardware included Specifications Product Dimensions 16L x 16W x 12625H Product Weight 643 lbs Number of Lights 1 Bulb Type Base E26Medium Wattage 1 x 100WM
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