This book begins with the history and construction of the Coast Line from 1861 to its opening on March 31, 1901.
Color advertising reproduction. Most photographs are in B&W.
Contents:Introduction, Advertising Reproductions, pp. 2-16,The Coast Line Opens, pp. 17-30,Air Conditioning and Modernization of Heavyweight Equipment, pp. 31-39,Lightweight Chair Cars, pp. 40-77,All Time Lightweight Chair Car Roster, pp. 78-81,On the Imagination of Man - A New Daylight, pp. 82-139,United for Victory, pp. 140-166,The Streamliners' Finest Hour, pp. 167-238,Daylight Dining Service, pp. 239-277,Dieselization and Fading Spirit, pp. 278-400.
Four Ways West Publications, hardcover with dust jacket, 400 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 2 in., B&W and Color photographs, illustrations, rosters.
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