Kearney & Black Hills: A Historic Line of the Union Pacific Railroad

Detailed history of the entire life of the Kearney & Black Hills, what was once an important UP branch line across the fertile Platte River Valley to the ranch country of the Sandhills. Delves into the construction, extension schemes, passenger and freight operations, rolling stock of a typical branch line providing a vital link between many small towns until its eventual abandonment. The book also provides fascinating information on the varied motive power, from steam powered doodlebugs to powerful diesels. In addition, the KB&H was the first UP route to see McKeen motor car in regular schedule service. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With list and description of each station. 416 pages with index.