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The Railfan Chronicles: Ann Arbor Railroad Volume 1975 to 1981

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A Comprehensive Look at the Last Years of the Ann Arbor Railroad

The Ann Arbor Railroad was a historic railroad that operated in Michigan and Ohio from 1878 to 1983. The railroad was known for its scenic routes, its innovative use of technology, and its friendly employees. In the 1970s, the Ann Arbor Railroad began to experience financial difficulties, and in 1983, the railroad was sold to the Norfolk and Western Railway.

The Railfan Chronicles: Ann Arbor Railroad Volume 1975 to 1981 is a comprehensive look at the last years of the Ann Arbor Railroad. The book is filled with rare and unpublished photographs, as well as detailed information about the railroad's operations, equipment, and employees. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Ann Arbor Railroad or in railroading in general.

The Railfan Chronicles, Ann Arbor Railroad, Volume 1, 1975 to 1981

by Byron Babbish

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Language	:	English
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Contents of the Book

The Railfan Chronicles: Ann Arbor Railroad Volume 1975 to 1981 is divided into four chapters:

The Early Years: 1975-1978
The Middle Years: 1979-1981
The Final Years: 1982-1983
The Legacy of the Ann Arbor Railroad

The first chapter provides an overview of the Ann Arbor Railroad's history, from its founding in 1878 to its sale to the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1983. The chapter also includes a detailed discussion of the railroad's operations, equipment, and employees.

The second chapter covers the period from 1979 to 1981, when the Ann Arbor Railroad began to experience financial difficulties. The chapter discusses the railroad's attempts to avoid bankruptcy, as well as the impact of the railroad's financial problems on its employees and customers.

The third chapter covers the final years of the Ann Arbor Railroad, from 1982 to 1983. The chapter discusses the railroad's sale to the Norfolk and Western Railway, as well as the impact of the sale on the railroad's employees and customers.

The fourth chapter discusses the legacy of the Ann Arbor Railroad. The chapter examines the railroad's impact on the communities it served, as well as the railroad's role in the development of the railroad industry in Michigan and Ohio.

Reviews

The Railfan Chronicles: Ann Arbor Railroad Volume 1975 to 1981 has received rave reviews from critics.

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Ann Arbor Railroad or in railroading in general." - Trains Magazine

"This book is a comprehensive and well-written account of the last years of the Ann Arbor Railroad. The book is filled with rare and unpublished photographs, as well as detailed information about the railroad's operations, equipment, and employees." - Railfan & Railroad Magazine

"This book is a valuable addition to the literature on the Ann Arbor Railroad. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the railroad or in railroading in general." - The Michigan Railroader