David Leider

Railroad Author

Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal

Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal History

This book traces the history of the railroads that formed the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal from the LaSalle & Chicago Railroad projected in 1867 to the Chicago & Great Western, which together with the Chicago & Calumet Terminal formed the Chicago Terminal Transfer, which became the Baltimore & Ohio Chicago Terminal. The Baltimore & Ohio is followed from its entry into Chicago in 1873 to the formation of CSX in 1980.

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Chicago and Western Indiana book
Chicago & Western Indiana and Belt Railway

The book traces the history of the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad from before its inception, including its battles to get to the center of the city and build its depot. The story continues through the formation of Amtrak and its sale to the Missouri Pacific in 1981.

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Wisconsin Central in Illinoist
Wisconsin Central in Illinois

To many, the far eastern end of the Wisconsin Central is somewhat of a mystery. This book documents building to Chicago and the men who did it. Telling this story must include what was happening not only in Milwaukee and Chicago, but also in the great banking centers of New York and Boston. It took money to build a railroad; how it was financed was just as important as the actual construction.

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Marinette, Tomahawk & Western
Marinette, Tomahawk & Western Railroad

This book traces the history of the Marinette, Tomahawk & Western Railroad from inception in 1887 to the present day. Although it is a small carrier in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. It had a very interesting history.
The book not only traces the history of the Marinette, Tomahawk & Western Railroad, but its founder, William Bradley, and the town he founded, Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

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