The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does By Armstrong, John H. 3rd Ed TPB *Very Good condition-see photos*The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does 3rd Edition (1994) By John H. Armstrong Softcover, 6x9, illustrations, photos, drawings, diagrams, tables, charts, bibliography, glossary, index. "This book is ideal for novices and experts alike. The easy-to-read narrative presents a brief history of railroading from the coal-fed "iron horses" that helped build a nation to the latest generation of EPA-compliant locomotives. The book delves into many facets of the railroad industry including such topics as freight cars, locomotives, track, signal and communication technology, intermodal traffic, operations, labor relations, and design engineering. Trade paperback.