Author: Donovan L. Hofsommer
Publisher: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9780870134067
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Detroit, Michigan-based Grand Trunk Corporation was established more than two decades ago by Canadian National to oversee and maximize the potential of its railroad holdings in the United States. By making use of corporate records, oral histories, and archival material, Hofsommer uncovers the interesting and complex history of the Grand Trunk from its inception in 1971 through 1992. Grand Trunk Corporation is complete in its detail, giving new insight into the turbulent era of deregulation, free trade, repositioning of basic industry, and the realities of the new economic order along with Canadian National's expectations for all three railroads: Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific.
Grand Trunk Corporation
Author: Donovan L. Hofsommer
Publisher: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9780870134067
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Detroit, Michigan-based Grand Trunk Corporation was established more than two decades ago by Canadian National to oversee and maximize the potential of its railroad holdings in the United States. By making use of corporate records, oral histories, and archival material, Hofsommer uncovers the interesting and complex history of the Grand Trunk from its inception in 1971 through 1992. Grand Trunk Corporation is complete in its detail, giving new insight into the turbulent era of deregulation, free trade, repositioning of basic industry, and the realities of the new economic order along with Canadian National's expectations for all three railroads: Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific.
Publisher: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press
ISBN: 9780870134067
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Detroit, Michigan-based Grand Trunk Corporation was established more than two decades ago by Canadian National to oversee and maximize the potential of its railroad holdings in the United States. By making use of corporate records, oral histories, and archival material, Hofsommer uncovers the interesting and complex history of the Grand Trunk from its inception in 1971 through 1992. Grand Trunk Corporation is complete in its detail, giving new insight into the turbulent era of deregulation, free trade, repositioning of basic industry, and the realities of the new economic order along with Canadian National's expectations for all three railroads: Grand Trunk Western, Central Vermont, and Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific.
A History of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Author: Thomas Storrow Brown
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Rochester and the Detroit United Railway
Author: Robert Michalka
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692898826
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692898826
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Canadian National Railways' Story
Author: Patrick C. Dorin
Publisher: Seattle : Superior Publishing Company; Saanichton, B.C. : Hancock House Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher: Seattle : Superior Publishing Company; Saanichton, B.C. : Hancock House Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Rails Across Canada
Author: Tom Murray
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610601394
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Few stories in the annals of railroading are as compelling as the construction, evolution, and astounding successes of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. This sprawling volume combines two of Voyageur Press' most successful Railroad Color History titles into one volume taking in the grand scope of both railroads. Author Tom Murray presents fastidiously researched and concisely presented histories of each railroad, along with more than 300 photographs, including rare archival black-and-white images and modern and period color photography sourced from national archives and private collections.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610601394
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Few stories in the annals of railroading are as compelling as the construction, evolution, and astounding successes of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. This sprawling volume combines two of Voyageur Press' most successful Railroad Color History titles into one volume taking in the grand scope of both railroads. Author Tom Murray presents fastidiously researched and concisely presented histories of each railroad, along with more than 300 photographs, including rare archival black-and-white images and modern and period color photography sourced from national archives and private collections.
Logo Design Love
Author: David Airey
Publisher: New Riders
ISBN: 0321702727
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
There are a lot of books out there that show collections of logos. But David Airey’s “Logo Design Love” is something different: it’s a guide for designers (and clients) who want to understand what this mysterious business is all about. Written in reader-friendly, concise language, with a minimum of designer jargon, Airey gives a surprisingly clear explanation of the process, using a wide assortment of real-life examples to support his points. Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will find this book invaluable. - Tom Geismar, Chermayeff & Geismar In Logo Design Love, Irish graphic designer David Airey brings the best parts of his wildly popular blog of the same name to the printed page. Just as in the blog, David fills each page of this simple, modern-looking book with gorgeous logos and real world anecdotes that illustrate best practices for designing brand identity systems that last. David not only shares his experiences working with clients, including sketches and final results of his successful designs, but uses the work of many well-known designers to explain why well-crafted brand identity systems are important, how to create iconic logos, and how to best work with clients to achieve success as a designer. Contributors include Gerard Huerta, who designed the logos for Time magazine and Waldenbooks; Lindon Leader, who created the current FedEx brand identity system as well as the CIGNA logo; and many more. Readers will learn: Why one logo is more effective than another How to create their own iconic designs What sets some designers above the rest Best practices for working with clients 25 practical design tips for creating logos that last
Publisher: New Riders
ISBN: 0321702727
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
There are a lot of books out there that show collections of logos. But David Airey’s “Logo Design Love” is something different: it’s a guide for designers (and clients) who want to understand what this mysterious business is all about. Written in reader-friendly, concise language, with a minimum of designer jargon, Airey gives a surprisingly clear explanation of the process, using a wide assortment of real-life examples to support his points. Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will find this book invaluable. - Tom Geismar, Chermayeff & Geismar In Logo Design Love, Irish graphic designer David Airey brings the best parts of his wildly popular blog of the same name to the printed page. Just as in the blog, David fills each page of this simple, modern-looking book with gorgeous logos and real world anecdotes that illustrate best practices for designing brand identity systems that last. David not only shares his experiences working with clients, including sketches and final results of his successful designs, but uses the work of many well-known designers to explain why well-crafted brand identity systems are important, how to create iconic logos, and how to best work with clients to achieve success as a designer. Contributors include Gerard Huerta, who designed the logos for Time magazine and Waldenbooks; Lindon Leader, who created the current FedEx brand identity system as well as the CIGNA logo; and many more. Readers will learn: Why one logo is more effective than another How to create their own iconic designs What sets some designers above the rest Best practices for working with clients 25 practical design tips for creating logos that last
The Official Railway Guide
A History of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Author: Harold Adams Innis
Publisher: London, McClelland
ISBN:
Category : Canadian Pacific Railway
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Publisher: London, McClelland
ISBN:
Category : Canadian Pacific Railway
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Highlands of Ontario
Author: Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021507570
Category : Ontario
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Ontario's Highlands through the eyes of the Grand Trunk Railway, with stunning photographs and informative text that showcase the region's natural wonders and cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021507570
Category : Ontario
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Ontario's Highlands through the eyes of the Grand Trunk Railway, with stunning photographs and informative text that showcase the region's natural wonders and cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Railways in the United States in 1902 ...
Author: United States. Interstate Commerce Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description