Lot 682

The Montana Railroad 1st Ed By Don Baker

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Offered in this lot is a first edition of the book "The Montana Railroad Alias: The Jawbone By Don Baker This book is the fascinating and well-done history of the Montana Railroad which served central Montana for nearly a century. The Montana railroad was one of the few railroads that operated at one time or another with all three forms of power: steam, electric and diesel. The line had a difficult start, some years of relative prosperity, and then a long, slow lingering decline. The book is illustrated with black and white photos that show not only the railroad but also Montana as a territory and young state, and timetables and maps. The book is in like new condition with no signs of wear or damage. The book measures 11 1/4" x 9"