Santa fe and bnsf trademarks are used with the permission of the bnsf railway company. Chartered in february 1859, the railroad reached the kansascolorado border in 1873 and pueblo, colorado, in 1876. The railroad gateway to the american west, volume one. Travelers today can still find traces of the chili line in existence, such as railroad depots in antonito, embudo, and santa fe. Entrepreneur fred harvey had an eye for such problems and a nerve for the impossible. For 212 years, spain ruled over the isolated new mexican frontier. One book i have santa fe vol 2 i think showed a heavy predominance of f units, mainly f3s and f7s. It is a moreorless complete history of the railroad, for a photo book of around pages. A facebook page wholly dedicated to preserving the memories of the late, great, atchison topeka and santa fe railway, whether through imagery. A line that reached from kansas to california and from kansas to the gulf of mexico was the vision of holiday. The serif at the bottom of the f is also different rounded in cooper black, trapezoidal on santa fe.
The time period is fascinating, the details of train operations are fascinating, and the personal touch is a wonder. Santa fe rr the super chief color artist railroad archives museum. This is volume 1 of a three volume set telling the story of the santa fe railway as written by santa fe railfan and historian donald duke. Burlington northern merged with the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway at the end of 1996 to form the burlington northern and santa fe railway later renamed bnsf railway, which was owned by the burlington northern santa fe corporation. Santa fe railroad through passenger service in color volume 1. The santa fe sign arrived at the illinois railway museum in 2012 and sat in a barn for years while research into its restoration was ongoing. This 240page book provides an indepth look at the humble beginnings, development, and modifications to the many paint schemes worn by santa fe s diesel fleet, ranging from the first locomotives delivered in 1934 to the last sd75m to arrive on the property in 1995. Now that the burlington northern and santa fe have merged to form one railroad, there is increased interest in the story of the santa fe railway. As early as 1858 a plan was worked out for the construction of a line of about 40 miles. If youve ever wanted to know what its like to fire and run a real drrstyle steam engine, this will be as close as you will be able to get unless you get a job on the drr. Apr 27, 2006 one book i have santa fe vol 2 i think showed a heavy predominance of f units, mainly f3s and f7s. Mexicos independence from spain brought on the rush for trade on the santa fe trail.
Railroad building along the santa fe trail legends of. No drama will be tolerated and if pictures are being use without permission. Vintage santa fe 1962 picture booklet the railroad. In 1876, he began establishing highquality dining rooms along the santa fe railroad, and his harvey houses helped change the entire picture of the american west. Bnsf railways firstintheindustry tribal relations program seeks to build and strengthen ties with the many diverse tribal nations on bnsfs network, and to foster within bnsf a greater cultural understanding of these tribal nations, their rights and governance. Map of the western united states from chicago to the pacific coast, roads and railroads are named. This book celebrates the history of the railroad, as well as people and places along the line. Bnsf railways firstintheindustry tribal relations program seeks to build and strengthen ties with the many diverse tribal nations on bnsfs network, and to foster within bnsf a greater cultural understanding of these tribal nations, their rights and governance, cultural resources, and other crucial issues. Get the best deals on collectible railroad books 1900now when. Its the story of those who kept the trains running and improved operations on the santa fe railroad focusing on paul t. With the arrival of the telegraph in 1868 and the coming of the atchison, topeka and the santa fe railroad in 1880, santa fe and new mexico underwent an economic revolution.
Train buffs history stop worth a whistle stop and has a few nice shops. One thing to watch if youre trying for accuracy paint schemes. Recapture the spirit of the first western railway excursions with the harvey house cookbook. The railroad that built an empire by james marshall. Santa fe railway diesel locomotive painting and lettering guide for model railroaders, by stephen priest, a former santa fe employee and editor for the national model railroad association and of railroad model craftsman. He established golden west books in 1960 to publish. In 1948 fortune magazine named it the nations number one railroad. The railroad gateway to the american west, volume 1. Named trains were often identified on the santa fe via illuminated drumhead signs mounted to the end of observation cars. Santa fe southern railway 2020 all you need to know. Bnsf railway s firstintheindustry tribal relations program seeks to build and strengthen ties with the many diverse tribal nations on bnsfs network, and to foster within bnsf a greater cultural understanding of these tribal nations, their rights and governance, cultural resources, and other crucial issues. Santa fe had many paint schemes between the 30s and the 70s other than the famous warbonnet and several of them shared the tracks in the 50s. Santa fe southern railway 2020 all you need to know before.
The story of the santa fe by glenn danford bradley richard g. Beginning in 1860, the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway quickly grew to become the premier transportation company in the us. Bnsf agreed to pay for its repairs and the construction of a new sign display, but it wasnt until 2016 that the blue and white letters saw the light of day again. History of the atchison, topeka, and santa fe railway. The author and compiler of this volume is a name wellknown in the blue book of railroad book publishing. Beginning in 1860, the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway quickly grew to. The santa fe trail traveling trunk education and activity.
Beaumont to port bolivar, beaumont to silsbee, galveston to temple, matagorda to sealy, sealy to temple, temple to. Historic santa fe collection museum of the american railroad. Atchison, topeka, and santa fe railroad company american bank note company date. Growing up on the west end of the valley division second district. The lettering on station signs and depots is generically sans serif. Also check out our fred harvey board as they will be forever linked together in the development of. Cooper black is the closest readily available typeface to what santa fe used, but i wouldnt use it to design and print out decals for a model. A classic and colorful tribute to the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway, the bestknown railroad in the world. The railyard is truly the new gathering place for all of santa fes citizens and its visitors. The santa fe route, or the atchison, topeka and santa fe railroad, which has in modern times developed into one of the largest and most profitable railroad systems in this country, was projected long before the idea of a transcontinental line to the pacific coast had taken full possession of mens minds.
In 1878, the atchison, topeka and santa fe was competing against the denver and rio grande to put the first line through raton pass. Holliday and brought to life through the relentless efforts of william barstow strong. Santa fe railway train videos railroad books for sale. The most comprehensive account published since 1950. The chili line passed through hispanic villages and indian pueblos, and its effect upon them is noted. The colorado railroad war, also known as the royal gorge railroad war, was fought in the late 1870s between the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway and the smaller denver and rio grande company. The railroad that built an empire by james marshall random house, inc. For a few days in march 1863, the confederate flag of general henry sibley flew over santa fe, until he was defeated by union troops. Tracking the chili line railroad to santa fe by mike.
Follow the trip of a new television set as the men of the santa fe railroad do everything they can to try and make sure it doesnt arrive in one piece. The atchison, topeka and the santa fe railroad system, 1899. Holliday in 1859, to its evolution into a giant conglomerate. Named passenger trains of the atchison, topeka and santa. The atchison topeka and santa fe railway home facebook.
This 240page book provides an indepth look at the humble beginnings, development, and modifications to the many paint. Jerry danforth, director of facilities with the city of amarillo, talks about the impact the railroad had on the city and the plans to restore. Santa fe in the 50s model railroader magazine model. The importance of the period of railroad expansion westward along the course of the santa fe trail from its eastern terminus in 1865 to its arrival in santa fe in 1880, lies in the fact that it witnessed the change in character of overland trade along the trail. Tour the historic santa fe railroad depot in amarillo. The book project the santa fe railway historical and. Atchison, topeka, and santa fe railway company records. The santa fe trail traveling trunk education and activity guide.
Classic pictures from the atchison, topeka, and santa fe. Occasionally, special trains not included in the railroads. This book is filled with archive and color photos of the locomotives, trains and events of the santa fe railway, from the 1950s through today. Named passenger trains of the atchison, topeka and santa fe. After wwii began the santa fe railroad pressed all available steam and diesel locomotives into action to assist with. This book tells about both the ckry and its sister short line, the kansas southwestern, the. A completely overhauled engine on the transfer table at the atchison, topeka, and santa fe railroad locomotive shops, albuquerque, new mexico. At one time the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway was the worlds most famous transportation company. Written in a form that should satisfy both the scholar and the railroad buff, the book details financing, construction, growth, and management from the santa fes conception by cyrus k.