Narrow gauge railways usually cost less to build because they are usually lighter in construction, using smaller cars and locomotives (smaller loading gauge) as well as smaller bridges, smaller... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I wasn't expecting this book would be so good. It covers all American narrow gauge trains, in a very orderly progression. No line was left out, not even the smallest ones. The photos are mostly by John Krause are excellent, & the commentary by Donald Duke is both complete & interesting. I think this is the best book I've read about American Narrow Gauge!!!
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