Foreword / by John H. White, Jr.
Overview essays. Development of North American railroads / Keith L. Bryant, Jr. ; A social history of American railroads / H. Roger Grant ; Technology and operating practice in the nineteenth century / John H. White, Jr. ; Technology and operating practice in the twentieth century / William D. Middleton ; Building a new rail system / Don Phillips
Appendixes. A. A statistical abstract of North American railroads ; B. Maps ; C. Glossary of railroad terms ; D. 130 most notable railroad books.
