Pere Marquette 1225 by T.J. Gaffney (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pere Marquette 1225 by T.J. Gaffney, Dean Pyers "Presents the history of steam locomotive 1225, one of 39 Berkshire Class 2-8-4s built between 1937 and 1944 for the Pere Marquette Railway. Although it is best known for being the sound and image behind the movie adaptation of Chris Van Allsburgs The Polar Express, 1225 has a rich history that preceded a life as a movie star"--Back cover. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Images of Rail: Pere Marquette 1225 presents the history of steam locomotive 1225, one of 39 Berkshire Class 2-8-4s built between 1937 and 1944 for the Pere Marquette Railway. Although it is best known for being the sound and image behind the movie adaptation of Chris Van Allsburgs The Polar Express, 1225 has a rich history that preceded a life as a movie star. From her construction at Lima Locomotive Works and important role in hauling material from factories to the front in World War II to her unlikely preservation on Michigan State Universitys campus and eventual restoration, the history of 1225 covers nearly 75 years. The locomotive is now housed at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan, and the story behind it will take readers back to a time when whistles in the night charged the imagination and the United States truly was the "Arsenal of Democracy." Author Biography This title was written and researched by T.J. Gaffney, former executive director of the Steam Railroading Institute and owner of Streamline Historic Services, and Dean Pyers, a manufacturing engineer at General Motors and longtime volunteer at the Steam Railroading Institute. Gaffneys other Arcadia titles include Rails around the Thumb and Port Huron: 1880-1960. A portion of the authors proceeds will go toward keeping the 1225 operational. Details ISBN1467112828 Author Dean Pyers Short Title PERE MARQUETTE 1225 Pages 127 Series Images of Rail Language English ISBN-10 1467112828 ISBN-13 9781467112826 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 385.361 Illustrations Yes Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-10-27 Imprint Arcadia Publishing Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-10-27 NZ Release Date 2014-10-27 US Release Date 2014-10-27 UK Release Date 2014-10-27 Publisher Arcadia Publishing Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93096109;

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