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Dominated by Narragansett Bay, Rhode Islands scenic coast is paralleled by the tracks of some of the oldest and now fastest railroads in the United States. With determination and ingenuity, early civil engineers overcame barriers such as the Great Swamp, which stretches from Kingston to Westerly. The states key position at the intersection of trade routes and between the major population centers of New England also shaped the placement of its railroads, as well as their dynamic character. Tour the states historic railways with longtime railfan and railroad historian Frank Heppner. From the Stonington Line to the Boston and Providence Railroad, speed along the pioneer tracks in Rhode Island.
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- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Before the Coming of the Rails
- 2. The Railroad Geography of Rhode Island
- 3. Boston Gets Ready for the Railroad
- 4. The Railroad Comes to Providence
- 5. South County Joins the World
- 6. The Other Survivor: The Providence and Worcester Railroad
- 7. Go West, Young Man
- 8. The East Bay Makes Tracks
- 9. Little Guys
- 10. Juice Lines: Rhode Island Gets Wired
- 11. The Struggle for Kingston Station
- 12. The Railroads of Rhode Island Today
- Bibliography
- About the Author