Forty Years On The Rail

By Charles B. George

Book Overview

Forty Years On The Rail is a memoir written by Charles B. George, chronicling his experiences working on the railroad for forty years. The book covers George's career from his early days as a brakeman to his eventual retirement as a conductor. Throughout the book, George provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered during his time on the rail. He also reflects on the changes that took place in the industry over the course of his career, including the transition from steam to diesel locomotives and the impact of technological advancements. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of railroad work during the mid-twentieth century and is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in transportation history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432502158
• ISBN13: 9781432502157
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"