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Rio Grande Steam Finale: Narrow Gauge Railroad Photography in Colorado and New Mexico

Name: Rio Grande Steam Finale: Narrow Gauge Railroad Photography in Colorado and New Mexico
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Book Synopsis: Rio Grande Steam Finale is a spectacular collection of photography showcasing the Denver & Rio Grande Western's narrow-gauge railroads in Colorado and New Mexico, which during the 1950s and 1960s became the last great steam locomotive show in North America. Railroad photographers from all over the country came to document, portray, and interpret these lines in their final decades. Drawing from its rich collections of photography by talents such as John Gruber, Richard Steinheimer, Victor Hand, Jim Shaughnessy, and others, the Center for Railroad Photography & Art has gathered the best of their work in this deluxe, hardcover volume. The half-century-old trains are pictured in thrilling action, climbing steep mountain grades, crossing high trestles, winding beside rivers, and traveling vast flatlands. Thundering steam locomotives billow plumes of smoke, some doubled together at the head end and some assisted by rear helpers ahead of timeworn cabooses; they're seen from trackside, from hilltops, from pacing cars, and from inside the cab. Exquisite scenes at day, night, and twilight capture the railroad people, engine houses, rolling stock, lineside structures, and magnificent scenery that shaped the Rio Grande's legendary narrow-gauge system. Riveting essays by noted authors Don Hofsommer and Karl Zimmermann, both of whom experienced the narrow-gauge lines first-hand in the 1960s, provide context and personal insights. The story concludes with a stunning chapter of contemporary photography of the lines that have survived to become today's Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. The 10x10 book totals 216 pages and includes a map and nearly 200 outstanding photographs in both black-and-white and color.

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Are you a lover of historical railroads and breathtaking photography? If so, our Rio Grande Steam Finale: Narrow Gauge Railroad Photography in Colorado and New Mexico Book is a must-have for your collection. This deluxe, hardcover volume showcases the Denver & Rio Grande Western's narrow-gauge railroads during their final decades in the 1950s and 1960s, making it the last great steam locomotive show in North America. Captured by talented railroad photographers such as John Gruber, Richard Steinheimer, Victor Hand, and Jim Shaughnessy, this book presents a sensational visual journey that will transport you back in time.

Immerse yourself in the captivating scenes of half-century-old trains in thrilling action. Witness the steam locomotives conquering steep mountain grades, crossing high trestles, winding beside rivers, and traversing vast flatlands. With plumes of smoke billowing and rear helpers assisting along with timeworn cabooses, every page is filled with the exhilaration of the railroad's final days. From trackside views to breathtaking hilltop perspectives and even inside the cab photos, you'll experience the wonder and grandeur of this legendary narrow-gauge system.

To add depth and personal insights, acclaimed authors Don Hofsommer and Karl Zimmermann have contributed riveting essays that provide context and share their firsthand experiences with the narrow-gauge lines. Their contributions further enhance your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable era in railroading history.

Additionally, the book includes a stunning chapter featuring contemporary photography from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - the surviving lines that have embraced their rich history and continue to operate today. With nearly 200 outstanding photographs in both black-and-white and color, each page turns into a work of art that will leave a lasting impression on any viewer.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this extraordinary piece of railroad history. Order your copy of Rio Grande Steam Finale today and embark on an unparalleled journey through the last great steam locomotive show in North America.

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