Boston and Maine Memories : Featuring the Photography and Career of Preston John

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New in shrink wrapped package discounted from .95 - Spectacular book 112 page hard bound book with dust cover on the Boston & Maine Railroad written by George and Katherine Melvin in 2010 .  Take a trip down memory lane as we guide you through the early years of the 45 year career of Preston Johnson on the Boston and Maine Railroad and present many of the memories and photographs of this lifelong rail enthusiast. We’ll guide you through the various Boston and Maine mainlines and branches that Preston was familiar with from the Connecticut River line north and east. With 230 stunning photographs of steam locomotives, brand new diesels, stations, towers and yards all richly captioned with details of the operation and history. Finally learn how Preston recorded the sounds of B&M live steam engines that were produced on an LP album. This is a man who loves the railroad and the steam era and possesses a tremendous knowledge of the Boston and Maine. It is our hope that you will enjoy reading this book even more than we have enjoyed writing it and getting acquainted with this incredible man.