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Logging railroad, steam locomotive, and Pacific Northwest industrial history. Dan Ranger Jr.’s Pacific Coast Shay: Strong Man of the Woods documents the powerful geared Shay locomotives developed for demanding West Coast logging operations.
The book explains the development and operation of the Pacific Coast Shay and profiles the logging companies that used these distinctive locomotives, including Pacific Coast, Klickitat Log & Lumber, Rayonier, Pickering Lumber, White River Lumber, and Washington and Oregon operators. Extensively illustrated with historic photographs, locomotive views, logging scenes, technical information, company histories, equipment details, and a Pacific Coast Shay roster.
Published by Golden West Books. Copyright 1964; third printing, October 1970. Large-format green hardcover with gilt spine lettering.
The binding remains solid and the pages are clean and readily readable. No writing or highlighting was observed. The green textured boards remain attractive with only light shelf and edge wear. Dust jacket is not present. Please examine all photographs for the exact condition of the book being offered.
SKU G/28
1970 Pacific Coast Shay Strong Man Woods Dan Ranger Logging Railroad HC
$40.50
The book explains the development and operation of the Pacific Coast Shay and profiles the logging companies that used these distinctive locomotives, including Pacific Coast, Klickitat Log & Lumber, Rayonier, Pickering Lumber, White River Lumber, and Washington and Oregon operators. Extensively illustrated with historic photographs, locomotive views, logging scenes, technical information, company histories, equipment details, and a Pacific Coast Shay roster.
Published by Golden West Books. Copyright 1964; third printing, October 1970. Large-format green hardcover with gilt spine lettering.
The binding remains solid and the pages are clean and readily readable. No writing or highlighting was observed. The green textured boards remain attractive with only light shelf and edge wear. Dust jacket is not present. Please examine all photographs for the exact condition of the book being offered.
SKU G/28