Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Sonora Narrow Gauge Railroads, Mines, Trains & scams south of the Border Ericson Sonora Narrow Gauge Railroads, mines, Trains and scams south of the Border by Duane Ericson Soft Cover Copyright 2010 151 pages Table of Contents Chapter 1 Mexico1 Chapter 2 Sonora & the Mining Game7 Chapter 3 Imuris Mines, Limited Railroad 1890-1894. 24" gauge17 Chapter 4 The Torres y Prietas Railway/Ferrocarril Mexican Union21 Chapter 5 Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Railroad45 Chapter 6 Moctezuma Copper Company Railroad, 1897-1949101 Chapter 7 The Odium Clings141 Rosters145 Bibliography 149 I have been passionate about mining and railroad history in the southwest for over 25 years: I single-handedly wore out the Tucson Public Library's copy of David Myrick's Railroads of Arizona, Vol. I, as well as Sherman's Ghost Towns of Arizona along with anything related to mining, railroads, and architecture the Southwest and Mexico. Growing up in southern Arizona, I spent weekends with friends exploring ghost towns, following old roads, and climbing into abandoned mines. As a curious and adventurous youth, it is hard to imagine a better environment to come of age, or better friends to share adventures with. One of these friends, Adolfo, provided a turning point in my historical interests when he invited me to help on his family's "modest" ranch. The family ranch was a large spread situated in the grassy foothills of the Sierra Madre of Mexico, near the ruins of Kino's Mission at Cocospera. As we turned off the Highway at Imurus, south of Nogales, we started climbing out of the fields and pastures of the Rio Magdelena. Here, I noticed what appeared to be an old railroad grade paralleling the twisting road. Although Adolfo knew of the old railroad grade he did not know much about its history. As we looked at a tunnel next to the road it occurred to me that although I read what was available on railroads and mining in the Southwest, I had seen little information on the same topics across the border in Mexico. Perhaps I was too distracted by at least a few of Adolfo's seven beautiful All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying. Thanks for looking at our items.
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Location: Talbott, Tennessee
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