Michigan Ontario Iron Ore Railroads

Download or read book Michigan-Ontario Iron Ore Railroads written by Patrick C Dorin and published by TLC Publishing (VA). This book was released on 2003-05-23 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its beginnings after World War II, the history of one of the world's most famous motorcycles manufacturers is charted through its increasingly sophisticated race machines and the burgeoning number of race victories it claimed. Always synonymous with some of the most famous names in motorcycle sport, from Hailwood to Fogarty, Ducati has gained a place at the very top of the motorcycle hall of fame. Mick Warner's well researched and illustrated book is a tribute to the company, the bikes, the teams and the riders that built the legend.A companion volume to the author's Minnesota-Ontario Iron Ore Railroads, this all new book looks at the history, operations and equipment of the railroads that funnelled iron ore form mines in Minnesota and Northern Ontario to railroads on Lake Superior. Historical and contemporary coverage of the Lake Superior & Ishpeming, Chicago & Northwestern/Union Pacific, Milwaukee Road, Soo Line, DSS&A, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Escanaba & Lake Superior, Wisconsin Central, and Agoma Central operations will appeal to modelers and fans, as well as those interested in the development of this important resource and region.