Morning Sun Books Inc 1729 Soo Line-Milwaukee Road Merger in Color -- Volume 2: More Pre-Merger Milwaukee & the Merged Soo Line (Hardcover, 128-Page

Morning Sun Books Inc presents the second volume of 1729 Soo Line - Milwaukee Road Merger in Color. This 128 - page hardcover book delves deeper into Milwaukee Road operations. It covers the Montana and Pacific Northwest lines, the Sioux City - Council Bluffs line, and the Kansas City line. The Montana part has a detailed account of electric operations from Jerry Pinkepank's 1968 visit. It also offers the author's view as Soo's AVP Operations Planning. There's a detailed record of the author's dynamometer car test of GP59/B32 - 8 demonstrators, showing operations from Minneapolis through Milwaukee and Chicago to Ottumwa on the Kansas City line, along with the background of getting the iconic Soo SD60s. It also gives a close look at the Wisconsin Central before its acquisition by Canadian National and ends with coverage of the Chicago - Terre Haute - Louisville operation. This book is a must - have for Soo Line or Milwaukee Road book collections. Filled with informative text and large - format images, it's also a great reference for modelers.

To use this book, simply start reading from the beginning to follow the detailed coverage of the Soo Line - Milwaukee Road merger. You can also skip to specific sections based on your interests, like the Montana operations or the author's dynamometer car test. There aren't any special handling requirements, but it's best to keep it in a dry place to prevent damage to the hardcover and pages. If you want to keep it in good condition for a long time, avoid folding the pages or getting it dirty. When not in use, store it on a bookshelf upright to maintain its shape.