Morning Sun Books Inc 1670 Carolinas Short Lines in Color: Volume 2 -- 1950-1980

Morning Sun Books Inc presents Carolinas Shortlines In Color Volume 2. This amazing book offers a vivid glimpse into the traditional short - line railroads of the Carolinas from 1950 to 1980. Author Gary Carlson skillfully captures the unique operations of small southeastern railroads. He not only focuses on the little - known steam - era lines that lasted until 1950 but also on the stronger roads that made it into the diesel era. Due to declining local economies and rising operating costs, most of the once - independent, locally - owned shortlines either disappeared, merged with larger railroads, or were bought by short - line holding companies by 1980. Lines like the Greenville and Northern, Laurinburg and Southern, and the Winston - Salem Southbound are featured. It's a photo - rich treasure with great inspiration for modelers and valuable info for railfans and historians. It comes in a 128 - page hardcover edition.

This book is great for just sitting back and enjoying a read. You can browse through the colorful photos at your own pace. If you're a modeler, use the photos as inspiration for your railroad models. For historians and railfans, take notes on the information about the short - line railroads. When handling the hardcover book, be gentle to avoid damaging the cover. Keep it in a dry place to prevent the pages from getting wet or warped. And if you want to share it with friends, just pass it along carefully so it stays in good condition.