Great Railroad Tunnels of North America

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Focusing on the engineering feats of major railroad tunnels across North America, this book chronicles their development from the 1850s to the early 1960s. It highlights significant projects such as the Hoosac Tunnel and Moffat Tunnel, examining the motivations behind their construction and the engineers involved. Enhanced by over 50 photographs and a glossary of railroad construction terms, the narrative offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and innovations in tunnel building during this pivotal era in transportation history.