| One of America's greatest railroads, serving the Midwest and the South for more than 150 years, the Illinois Central ran some of the nation's most famous passenger trains (most notably the City of New Orleans), as well as a freight service renowned for its quality.
Drawing on archival records and interviews, this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of the Main Line of Mid-America looks at the motive power and rolling stock, reliable passenger service, crack freight operations, and the IC's most interesting routes.
Hardcover, 8-1/4 x 10-5/8", 160 pages, 100 color and 50 B/W photos.
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