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📚 History on the Rails: Three Cincinnati Books Bundle
Uncover the Engineering Marvels and Dramatic Stories that Shaped the Queen City!
This comprehensive three-book collection offers an unparalleled journey into Cincinnati’s historic transportation infrastructure, blending geographic challenge, engineering innovation, and high-stakes drama on the tracks. From the steep inclines that defined the city’s unique skyline to the powerful rail lines that connected it to the American heartland, this bundle captures the spirit of a city on the rise.
Inside the Bundle:
- Cincinnati, City of Seven Hills and Five Inclines – by John H. White Jr.
Explore the incredible engineering efforts that allowed Cincinnati to expand beyond the river plain. This book details the history and mechanics of the famous Inclines, the cable-car systems that transported people and goods up the steep Seven Hills, defining the city’s character and providing breathtaking views. - On The Right Track – Some Historic Cincinnati Railroads – by John H. White Jr.
A meticulously researched history that guides you through the golden age of Cincinnati rail. Discover the major and minor lines, the bustling terminals, and the people who built the extensive railroad network, ensuring the city’s status as a critical commercial hub in the 19th and early 20th centuries. - The Wreck of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway – A Pioneer Road Undone By Greed and Fraud – by James Krause
Step into the dramatic, darker side of railroad history. This compelling account chronicles the rise and spectacular fall of the pioneer Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway, revealing a riveting true story of financial scandal, corruption, and the ultimate disaster that brought down one of the region’s most important early rail systems.
Who Needs This Bundle?
This collection is essential reading for:
- Local History Enthusiasts: A deep dive into the unique urban development of Cincinnati.
- Railroad Buffs: Detailed technical and operational history of regional lines and inclines.
- Fans of Non-Fiction Drama: The gripping story of the CH&D Railway’s financial collapse.
The Cincinnati Railroad Club online store is staffed by volunteers, and as such, we ship customer orders once a week on Monday. Items ordered online before noon on Monday will be shipped that day. Orders after Monday at noon will generally be shipped the following Monday. All orders will be shipped via USPS Media Mail to keep costs reasonable.
