Newton, Kansas

#1 Santa Fe Rail Hub 1871 - 1971

Written by: L. M. "Mike" Hurley


This hardbound 200+ page book portrays 100 years of railroading in a Kansas town once known as a major Santa Fe rail hub.

Written by L.M. "Mike" Hurley, a retired Santa Fe conductor and railroad historian who worked both freight and passenger trains for four decades.

Gives an in-depth view of passenger and freight service, Fred Harvey operations, employee job duties, etc., using b/w photos of steam engines, cars, personnel, buildings, maps and aerials... plus tons of researched information.

This reprinted version also contains an index.

 
ORDERING INFORMATION

Pre-publication price: $34.95 (will be $39.95 after publication)

Please include $5 s/h unless picking up at Anderson's Bookstore in Newton.

You will be notified by mail when your book is ready.

Please mail your check or money order to:
  • Kim Benson
  • 1608 Morningside Road
  • Newton, KS 67114
  • Phone: 316-284-2674

e-mail: kiminoz2002@yahoo.com

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