North American Railroad Bridges by Brian Solomon

Few railroading scenes are as enduring as those that depict a freight or passenger train traversing river or roadway, creek or canyon, atop a sturdy structure specially engineered for the situation. In this marvelously illustrated work sure to appeal to modelers and railfans alike, prolific rail historian Brian Solomon presents the only completely illustrated book to tackle the development and evolution of North American railroad bridges. North American Railroad Bridges is illustrated throughout with landmark patent drawings, period postcards, specially-commissioned diagrams, and modern color photography from some of today’s top rail photographers, capturing railroads large and small hauling traffic across bridges throughout the United States and Canada. Hardcover, 160 pages, 8 1/2 x 11".