Railroad writer to appear at signing northwest indiana. Author victor baird has received more than a few accolades for his new book, railroading on the wabash fourth district. It is wonderfully complimented today with recent wabash book releases from victor baird, david r. Railroading on the wabash fourth district victor a. March 2015 edition wabash railroad system swanton area. Victor recently was contacted by ed jaroscak from colorado. In addition to an illustrated, researched history, dating back to 1891. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Railroading on the wabash fourth district by victor a. Built as the wabash railroads chicago extension and an integral part of the shortest railroad between detroit and chicago, the fourth district through northwest ohio and northern indiana has a colorful history. Aboard trains and tracks in miller beach steves website. Outside resources wabash railroad historical society. Wabash railroad book railroading on the wabash fourth district victor baird.
The book on the wabash fourth district by victor baird. Baird, from erstwhile publications, fort wayne, indiana, is a new 320 page, appx. Built as the wabash railroads chicago extension and an integral part of the shortest railroad between detroit and. View victor baird s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Railroading on the wabash fourth district unknown binding january 1, 20 by victor a. The book includes a large index and a color section. He was one of several telegraphers featured in victor bairds book documenting the wabash railroad history. Melissa asked if there is anything in the wabash book on the.
Baird is a new 320 page hardcover, smythesewn book with glossy pages just released in december 20. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Erstwhile publications railroading on the wabash fourth district by wrhs member victor baird. It was also the first wabash district dieselized 1950 and home of the last mixed train in indiana 1962. Railroading on the wabash fourth district wakarusa historical. The book tells the story of a wabash railroad line that ran from northwest ohio to chicago, across northern indiana. Wabash railroad book railroading on the wabash fourth. This 314 page, hardcover, smythesewn book includes hundreds of photographs, maps, illustrations, diagrams, timetables, track charts, grade profile, color section, end notes, bibliography and index. Railroading on the wabash fourth district wabash railroad.
Railroading on the wabash fourth district book by victor a. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover victor s. It is a map from the book, railroading on the wabash fourth district by victor a. Victor baird has shared the story of those who worked and lived near the wabash fourth district in his new independently published book, railroading on the wabash fourth district. The wabash railroad, skirting along the south edge of miller, carried freight and. Ed grew up in gary, indiana in the 1950s, and as a kid he sometimes rode the wabash engines. The wabash railroad reporting mark wab was a class i railroad that operated in the. Many of the photos are full bleeds with some spanning two pages. Readytrack victor bairds excellent book on the wabashs line from. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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