Railtown

Author : Ethan N. Elkind
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520278271

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Railtown by Ethan N. Elkind Pdf

The familiar image of Los Angeles as a metropolis built for the automobile is crumbling. Traffic, air pollution, and sprawl motivated citizens to support urban rail as an alternative to driving, and the city has started to reinvent itself by developing compact neighborhoods adjacent to transit. As a result of pressure from local leaders, particularly with the election of Tom Bradley as mayor in 1973, the Los Angeles Metro Rail gradually took shape in the consummate car city. Railtown presents the history of this system by drawing on archival documents, contemporary news accounts, and interviews with many of the key players to provide critical behind-the-scenes accounts of the people and forces that shaped the system. Ethan Elkind brings this important story to life by showing how ambitious local leaders zealously advocated for rail transit and ultimately persuaded an ambivalent electorate and federal leaders to support their vision. Although Metro Rail is growing in ridership and political importance, with expansions in the pipeline, Elkind argues that local leaders will need to reform the rail planning and implementation process to avoid repeating past mistakes and to ensure that Metro Rail supports a burgeoning demand for transit-oriented neighborhoods in Los Angeles. This engaging history of Metro Rail provides lessons for how the American car-dominated cities of today can reinvent themselves as thriving railtowns of tomorrow.

Author : United States. Interstate Commerce Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Interstate commerce
ISBN : UCAL:B3658678

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Interstate Commerce Commission Reports by United States. Interstate Commerce Commission Pdf

Author : Ken Boyd
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781627883726

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Art of the Locomotive by Ken Boyd Pdf

For all of the steam and diesel locomotives you can't see in person, or the ones you want to remember in all of their larger-than-life glory, this is the book to buy. From the steam age to the modern diesel era, locomotives are marvels of engineering and industrial design, brimming with power, movement, and man's ingenuity even when sitting still. Photographer Ken Boyd's approach to the locomotive is unlike that of any other photographer. Every aspect of his photographs, from bolts and conduits to sheet metal and windows is painstakingly evaluated and then digitally edited until it glows with clarity and brilliance. The results are images of locomotives bristling with details not visible in conventional locomotive photography. The Art of the Locomotive features 150 large-format plates depicting locomotives ranging from the diminutive steam engines of the middle nineteenth century to the steam and diesel behemoths that followed. Each plate is accompanied by a detailed caption describing the locomotive's history and technology. The machines included represent railroads from all over the United States and Canada, from the Great Lakes region to the Gulf of Mexico, from the east Coast to the West Coast. In addition, Boyd offers an appendix describing his photographic process, shedding light, as it were, on the method behind his fantastic imagery. Boyd's images are so incredibly sharp and breathtakingly rich, they have to be seen to be believed.

Author : Jim Moore
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581579802

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Explorer's Guide Lake Tahoe & Reno: Includes California Gold Country & the Northern Sierra Nevada: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations) by Jim Moore Pdf

Explorer's Great Destinations puts the guide back into guidebook. Also covering California Gold Country and the Northern Sierra Nevada, this savvy guide for upscale travels covers world-class ski resorts, casinos, and sought-after destinations and adventurous activities.

Author : California. Legislature. Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1928 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Bills, Legislative
ISBN : UCBK:Z006376247

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Assembly Bill by California. Legislature. Assembly Pdf

Author : Stephen D. Mikesell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781439655771

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Sierra Railway by Stephen D. Mikesell Pdf

The Sierra Railway is one of the most intact steam railroads in the United States. It is operated today by California State Parks to interpret and celebrate the importance of steam railroading in California history. Located in the Gold Rush town of Jamestown, in Tuolumne County, the railway began operations in 1897 and played an important role in developing the economy of Tuolumne and adjoining Calaveras County. While nearly all other steam short-line railroads in the United States were dismantled in the 1950s, the Sierra line has survived in a remarkably complete condition. The railway was a big hit among railfans, who flocked to it as early as the 1930s and in increasing numbers in the 1950s. Now operated as Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, the steam operation of the railroad is very much alive.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780871162731

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Tourist Trains Guidebook by Anonim Pdf

Provides reviews and listings for a variety of railroad museums in the United States and Canada.

Author : rev Andrew Cameron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555026779

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The Family treasury of Sunday reading, ed. by A. Cameron (W. Arnot). [Continued as] The Christian monthly and family treasury by rev Andrew Cameron Pdf

Author : Faren Maree Bachelis
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1455610283

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Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country by Faren Maree Bachelis Pdf

"What a fabulous idea! This very rich part of our country has so much to offer visitors. This guide will really make their journey so much more interesting." -Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America co-host and Sacramento native "Useful and comprehensive . . . a good reference for any visitor or resident." -Phil Isenberg, former mayor of Sacramento "This excellent guide succeeds admirably . . . a wealth of information." -James E. Henley, executive director, Sacramento History Center and Museum and History Division Rich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's taste. This guidebook covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating area, including Old Sacramento, highlights of the Gold Country, and Sacramento Valley, as well as a comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing. For an unforgettable vacation in and around Sacramento, take along the Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country.

Author : P. R. Griswold
Publisher : American Traveler Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Travel
ISBN : 155838121X

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Railroads of California by P. R. Griswold Pdf

California offers travellers a gold mine of railroad points of interest. California has it all: narrow gauge, logging railroads, cable cars, trolleys, interurbans, light rail, main line limiteds, model railroads, historic depots, museums, tourist railroads, and mountain passes. California railroads began in the dark days of the Civil War. Californians have developed numerous railroad museums and tourist railroads that recall the state's wonderful railroad history, making this a true rail fans paradise.

Author : California. Legislature. Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1918 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : California
ISBN : UCBK:C109384907

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The Journal of the Assembly During the ... Session of the Legislature of the State of California by California. Legislature. Assembly Pdf

Author : California. Legislature. Assembly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1532 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : California
ISBN : UCBK:Z006376548

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Journal of the Assembly, Legislature of the State of California by California. Legislature. Assembly Pdf

Author : John Pitt
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781784776251

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USA by Rail by John Pitt Pdf

This ninth edition of Bradt's USA by Rail guidebook has been fully revised and expanded to take account of changes to Amtrak routes and services, plus the latest Amtrak and VIA Rail pass details, and features over 500 destinations, including Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. With 25 long-distance train journeys across the United States and a further 12 in Canada, plus sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities, accommodation options from cheap to chic and everything you need to find your way around unfamiliar train stations, this book has all the practical information required to make the most of a rail pass. There are maps, route plans and photographs, up-to-date security and immigration information, plus vital tips for sightseeing, local transport and accommodation, as well as chapters on VIA Rail, the Rocky Mountaineer and other trains in Canada. The book also includes a history of North American railroads, current steam train operators, tourist railways and museums, as well as sound advice for the visitor from overseas. Hundreds of Internet contacts make it easy to plan and make reservations for any trip you desire. The grandeur of America's scenery - from its never-ending prairies, the Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert and the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans - is one of the continent's greatest attractions and there is no better way to enjoy it than by train. Written by an expert author who has travelled around 80,000 miles by train in North America in the last 25 years, Bradt's USA by Rail is the essential companion for a successful trip.

Author : John Lee,Brendan Sainsbury
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781837580934

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Lonely Planet Vancouver & Victoria by John Lee,Brendan Sainsbury Pdf

Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Shop for vintage shoes in quirky Gastown, hit the powdered slopes of Grouse Mountain and sample an Indian Pale Ale in a hidden microbrewery - all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Vancouver and Victoria’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Vancouver and Victoria - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try Color maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 40 maps Covers West End, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Whistler, Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Vancouver & Victoria, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting Vancouver for a week or less? Lonely Planet’s Pocket Vancouver guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city’s can’t-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Author : Bill Ginnodo,Celia Ginnodo
Publisher : Bill Ginnodo
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0965658724

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Seven Perfect Days in Northern California by Bill Ginnodo,Celia Ginnodo Pdf

Itinerary-Activities-Accommodations-Campgrounds-Restaurants-Maps-Readings-Web sites-Also, Four-Day Tours-Everything you'll need!