"Ghost Railroads of Nebraska - A Pictorial"
by Michael M. Bartels & James J. Reisdorff



Printed in 2002 by South Platte Press, this is a wonderful resource in the tradition of Erwin Sulzer's Ghost Railroad books (see Links page).  The authors start with a history of Nebraska's railroads and then move on to document interurbans, narrow gauge lines, industrial railroads and urban short lines.  The book covers the abandonments of Nebraska's large class 1 railroads and their predecessors:  Burlington Northern & Sante Fe, Chicago & North Western, Missouri Pacific, Rock Island, Union Pacific, and short-line spin-offs that did not survive.  There are lots of great pictures (it's a pictorial after all) and maps, and the write-ups provide historical information on the lines as well as other very interesting information.  The book is well-researched and includes a bibliography and index.  The quality of printing and bookbinding is excellent.  This is truly the definitive book on abandoned railroads in Nebraska.  (96 pages)

Cost-$24.95

Ordering information:

* Ghost Railroads of Nebraska, by Bartels & Reirsdorff.  Softcover, 96 pages, $24.95.

Add $4 for shipping, NE residents should add 5.5% state sales tax to order.

Order from:   South Platte Press, Box 163, David City, NE   68632.
Inquiries to Jim Reisdorff at (402) 367-3554, or e-mail:  railroads@alltel.net

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