This is an update to the author's previous work on the Chicago & North Western in Minnesota. Where the first book left off, this book continues, adding a wealth of information and photographs to the proud story of the C&NW in Minnesota.
Includes a time-line of interesting events in the development of the line. This book has more information than anyone ever thought was possible!
Contents:
Introduction, pp. 2-5;
Part I: The Winona & St. Peter Lines
The Winona & St. Peter - A Brief History, pp. 6-10;
Along the Winona & St. Peter, pp. 11-72;
Stockton Hill, pp. 73-96;
Snow, pp. 97-100;
The Winona & St. Peter Branch Lines, pp. 101-128;
Winona & St. Peter Passenger Service, pp. 129-156;
Part II: The St. Paul & Sioux City Lines
The St. Paul & Sioux City - A Brief History, pp. 157-161;
The Shakopee, pp. 162-164;
Sioux City, pp. 165-168;
East from the Twin Cities - Stillwater Main Line, pp. 169-180;
The Twin Ports, pp. 181-193;
Omaha Towns, pp. 194-215;
The Omaha in the Twin Cities, pp. 216-250;
Branch Lines, pp. 251-267;
Passenger Service, pp. 268-303;
Re-locations, pp. 304-317;
Appendix (Engine House, Turntable, Interlocking Tower data), pp. 318-320.
Grenadier Publications, hardcover with jacket, 320 pages, 300 photographs, including 32 pages of color views. More than 40 map-diagrams of routes, yards and terminals all across Minnesota.
