Chicago Great Western Iowa in the Merger Decade Phillip R. Hastings RR Train Boo

A well-illustrated, comprehensive look at the Chicago Great Western Railway during its final decade of independent operation.  Chicago Great Western: Iowa in the Merger Decade by Phillip R. Hastings is a must-have for railfans and historians focusing on the mid-century American railroad landscape. Published by Carstens Publications, this volume provides a deep dive into the history, operational shifts, and motive power of the Chicago Great Western during its critical final years before consolidation.  The book is richly illustrated with high-quality black-and-white photography capturing the essence of the Corn Belt Route. This second printing copy is in very good condition and serves as an excellent reference for modelers and rail history enthusiasts alike.  This item is explicitly identified as a Second Printing on the title/copyright page. It is a standard trade publication intended for the railfan market rather than a limited collector's edition. The inclusion of the ISBN (911868-39-9) confirms it is a mass-market trade publication rather than an early, rare, or obscure small-press run.  Condition: Pre-Owned Good  Dust Jacket: N/A (as issued)  Cover: Very Good; clean with minor shelf wear consistent with age.  Binding: Tight and secure.  Pages: Clean and unmarked.  Writing / Markings: None observed, aside from a small previous owner address label on the title page.  Book(s) is(are) pre-owned. Condition is shown in photos. We do NOT use stock photos, what you see is rea