Railroad Fiction

[haplo777]

Just wondering if anyone knows of any good novels or fiction that centers around railroads?

 

[gregc]

atlas shrugged. may be a more literature than you have in mind

 

[haplo777]

that is an excellent suggestion, thanks.

Hope to see a few more suggestions.

 

[kenw]

"The Last Train Rider" by Robert McCutcheon. Bob is a BNSF Special Agent in the Houston area, have visited with him several times over the years (all friendly!)

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[Geared Steam]

"The Wrecker" by Clive Cussler.
Excellent book.

 

[bradyracing]

Clive Cussler "The Chase" comes to mind.

 

[Iron Horseman]

atlas shrugged. may be a more literature than you have in mind

HAA!

But seriously, There was a book I read a long time ago that I really liked. Something like "High Road to El Dorado" It was a mystery that ran the main character ( Railroad Foreman of Locomotives ) through the old Comstock Load in Nevada.

I can't find it on Amazon though, which is odd.

 

[cedarwood]

Sheldon Russell, a college professor in Oklahoma, has written three mystery novels over the past 3 years about a one-legged railroad detective in postwar (1940s) America. His first was Yard Dog, the second was Insane Train, and the most recent title escapes me. They are well written and detail- relevant with respect to operation description. Google or Wikipedia his name- he has his own website. I have e- mailed him before and he is a great guy!