American Narrow Gauge.

San Marino, CA Golden West Books, 1978. Hardcover First Edition (1978), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Golden West Books' customary practice. First Edition (1978), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Golden West Books' customary practice. Very Good in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a touch of wear to the heel of the backstrip; the binding is cocked off square, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound, but showing a couple of imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not so very far from "As New". The DJ shows light wear to the upper extremities and around the heel of the backstrip; mild rubbing to the panels; the white background field of the rear panel shows faint soiling; unclipped. Attractive and intact, but shows some wear and cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11.3 x 8.85 x 1.1 inches). 238 pages. Profusely illustrated with more than 400 vintage photographs in black & white. Maps. Bibliography. Index. Color Frontispiece by Howard Fogg. Language: English. Weight: 49 ounces. Hardback with DJ. U.S. narrow gauge railways in operation in the post war period, including most of the major systems and a selection of industrial and logging lines. The last chapter covers Hawaiian railroad systems.