Slim Rails Across the Midlands.
Quastler. The Kansas Central Railway was one of America's pioneer narrow gauge railroads, started in 1871. This "slim princess" of the prairies operated as both an independent carrier and, later, as a branch line of the Union Pacific Railroad. This book skillfully recounts the story of the bold dreams and economic folly that brought slim gauge to the plains of northeast Kansas. (Don't miss the continuation of the story; see item #R02612). 104 pgs., 40 B&W photos, maps, memorabilia and more. 8½"x 11", sfbd. #0R02615