Dorin, Patrick C

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American passenger trains

WWII to Amtrak
2013
"This book provides railroad hobbyists, historians, museum operators, and transportation instructors and planners with information about the types of [passenger] train services and operations in various corridors, such as Chicago - Milwaukee; the overnight and daytime long distance service; transcontinental trains, and the various types of local trains on both main lines and branch lines. The book reviews the types of sleeping car, coach, parlor car, food and beverage services available at that time"--Provided by publisher.

Amtrak trains and travel

1979
A review of Amtrak's history, services, accommodations, and problems.

Yesterday's trucks

1982
Describes the various kinds of trucks produced between 1900 and the 1940s and mentions the hobby of collecting and restoring old trucks.

Yesterday's trains

1981
Traces the development of trains from steam engines to diesel locomotives and recreates an overnight trip on a Pullman sleeper during the 1930's.
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