Prairie Whistles: Tales of Midwest Railroading

Prairie Whistles: Tales Of Midwest Railroads is an engaging collection of railroading tales and folklore from time gone by, filled from cover to cover with vivid anecdotes told by men and women who once labored to spread this historical mode of transportation. Prairie Whistles includes tales from conductors, porters, carmen, tower operators, telegraph operators, and more to give a picturesque, vibrant look into the past of the Midwest. Engagingly written by Dennis Boyer (a member of several railroad historical societies), Prairie Whistle is a fascinating, informative locomotive history and a "must" for all railroad buffs!