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Southern Pacific Lines across Texas and Louisiana, 1934-1961 (T&NO)
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Author: Joe Dale Morris with George C. Werner Publisher: Southern Pacific Historical & Technical Society Pages: 504 SOLD OUT The States of Texas and Louisiana and the Southern Pacific Railroad grew up together. In 1853 the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado, the first railroad in Texas was opened; and in the same year the New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western, the first component railroad of the T&NO in Louisiana was opened. Soon, thirty-four other railroads were built in Texas, forming nine predecessor roads, and nine railroads were built in Louisiana, forming five predecessor railroads. In 1927 the Espee leased all of the predecessor roads to the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and finally in 1934 all of the leased companies were merged into a single company. In including a historical review of the companies, with over 900 black & white and 80 color photos, taken by 50 of the nation’s finest photographers, 15 illustrations, 12 maps in full color, a bibliography and index the full story of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, the Southern Pacific Lines in Texas and Louisiana, is presented. Hard cover. Search for more items by this author: Joe Dale Morris with George C. Werner Southern Pacific Lines across Texas and Louisiana, 1934-1961 (T&NO) from Southern Pacific Historical & Technical SocietyView More Specials » Check Out This Week's Specials!View More Specials » |