A comprehensive review of Northern Pacific signaling history, operation and installations, from the railway’s beginning to the merger in 1970. Bill Kuebler is known for his thoughtful, accurate, in-depth approach to railroad history. This publication is packed with 50 illustrations from his personal collection, including a gallery of Ronald Nixon photos, both classic shots and some less known. Sections include:
A history of Northern Pacific Signaling
Operating rules, 19th and 20th century
Automatic block signaling
Early signaling on the NP
Signal types - ABS styles and models: semaphores, color-light, three position light signals
Signal aspects, names, and indications
Interlocking signals
DeSmet, Montana
R. V. Nixon Photo Gallery
8.5 by 11 inches, color, 40 pages. $20, profits to benefit the cosmetic restoration of Northern Pacific Engine 1356. Ships in November.
A comprehensive review of Northern Pacific signaling history, operation and installations, from the railway’s beginning to the merger in 1970. Bill Kuebler is known for his thoughtful, accurate, in-depth approach to railroad history. This publication is packed with 50 illustrations from his personal collection, including a gallery of Ronald Nixon photos, both classic shots and some less known. Sections include:
A history of Northern Pacific Signaling
Operating rules, 19th and 20th century
Automatic block signaling
Early signaling on the NP
Signal types - ABS styles and models: semaphores, color-light, three position light signals
Signal aspects, names, and indications
Interlocking signals
DeSmet, Montana
R. V. Nixon Photo Gallery
8.5 by 11 inches, color, 40 pages. $20, profits to benefit the cosmetic restoration of Northern Pacific Engine 1356. Ships in November.
