By Russ Porter

Discover mile after mile of steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in this beautifully illustrated tribute to the nation's rails, including an overview of the streamlining railroads accomplished during this period. For more than half a century, Russ Porter has followed Americas railroads, capturing their moods and their tracks, and now brings you a sampling of what he found. Take a front row seat and relax as Porters camera takes you on this picturesque ride where you explore steam and diesel locomotives, freight and passenger trains, as well as gas-electrics, RDCs and oddities such as Whitcomb 44-tonners.