Southern Pacific's Western Division Tapa dura - 2004

Signature Press. Hardcover. New. The Western Division of the Southern Pacific, historically extending from Sacramento to Oakland and San Jose, and with lines to Fresno, the Napa Valley, and over Altamont Pass, was a crucible of California operations. Headquartered at the famous Oakland Pier (or Mole) and dispatching hundreds of passenger and freight trains daily in its heyday, this division was in many way the vortex of SP in the West. With its ferry connection to San Francisco, and train departures to all parts of the SP system, the Oakland Pier was at the center. The history, construction and operation of the division are presented in this broad compilation by Southern Pacific authority John Signor. As with all his SP historical works, the coverage is thorough and detailed, with many specifics drawn from operating personnel. At the same time, the outstanding Signor maps we have come to expect, and voluminous photographic illustration from Southern Pacific files as well as from many amateur… Leer más

Signature Press, 2003. Hard cover. Very good/Very good. Jacket, cover, and inside pages are clean and unmarked.

Wilton and Berkely, CA: Signature Press, 2003. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. The Oakland Pier, hub of the Western Division, was among the most recognizable Southern Pacific locations, and activities across the Division were directed from headquarters at the Pier. This book describes the construction, history, and operation of this vital part of the SP. 413 pages with photographs, maps, division stations, bibliography and index. Map endpapers. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

Wilton and Berkely, CA: Signature Press, 2003. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. The Oakland Pier, hub of the Western Division, was among the most recognizable Southern Pacific locations, and activities across the Division were directed from headquarters at the Pier. This book describes the construction, history, and operation of this vital part of the SP. 413 pages with photographs, maps, division stations, bibliography and index. Map endpapers. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

Signature Press, 2003-01-01. Hardcover. Good. .

Berkeley and Wilton, Calif.: Signature Press. AN/F+. 2003. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1930013124 . Bright, clean, shiny copy - looks like new; B&W and color illustrations; 8.75x11.25"; 413 p. .

Signature Press, 2003-01-01. Hardcover. Good. . minor wear and tear

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Berkeley and Wilton, CA, USA: Signature Press, 2003. First U.S. Edition . Cloth. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 414pp. bw and color photos, mostly bw; reproductions, track plans, maps. Mapped endpapers. Med blue cloth w crisp black lettering to cover and spine. No wear to covers and spine. Binding square and sound. Color illustrated DJ is clean and without wear, preserved in archival cover. Quarto. 2KG before packaging.

Signature Press, 2004. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!