Hardcover, 480 pages, 8.5 x 10.5 in., Color photographs and illustrations.
As a result of working on numerous Southern Pacific passenger car volumes over the years, the authors discovered many interesting photographs and documents relating to the Overland Limited, San Francisco Overland Limited, and San Francisco Overland. As this is a favorite SP passenger train of the authors, we believe it will be useful to share these photos and documentary findings through this publication.
The main focus of this volume will be on the San Francisco Overland (Limited) for the years 1946 through 1963. They have included limited coverage of the predecessor trains from 1869 to 1899 and select coverage of the Overland Limited and San Francisco Overland Limited for the periods 1899 through 1945.
Also included are select photos of other Overland Route passenger trains, plus appendices of historical dates, car assignments, consists, painting guide and bibliography for more information.
Contents:
Introduction, Acknowledgements and Foreword, pp. 6-10,
The Early Years, 1869 to 1898, pp. 11-14,
The Wood Car Era, 1899 to 1909, pp. 15-30,
The Heavyweight Steel Car Era, 1910 to 1945, pp. 31-84,
The Post-War Era, 1946 to 1963, pp. 85-214,
The Transition of the San Francisco Overland to Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist Gray Colors, pp. 215-242,
End of Through San Francisco-Chicago Service by the San Francisco Overland, pp. 243-363,
Other Select Overland Route Trains, pp. 364-464,
Appendix A: Significant Historical Dates for both the Overland Limited and San Franciso Overland Limited and other Overland Route Trains, pp. 465-472,
Appendix B: Various Car Assignments and Train Consists, pp. 473-475,
Appendix C: Painting of the Cars, pp. 476-477.
Bibliography, pp. 478-480.
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