The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry

by Rush Loving, Jr. and Rush Loving Jr

Book Overview

A saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land--America's railroads--The Men Who Loved Trains introduces some of the most dynamic businessmen in America. Here are the chieftains who have run the railroads, including those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and others who truly loved the industry.

As a journalist and associate editor of Fortune magazine who covered the demise of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253220319
• ISBN13: 9780253220318
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher