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Author: Scott D. Trostel.  Acclaimed as an extraordinary historic narrative recounting the thirteen day National Funeral Journey for Abraham Lincoln. This is the story of the nation's first national funeral, retracing the Lincoln Funeral Train from Washington, D. C. to Springfield, Illinois, 1,700 miles. Millions of mourners gathered along the margins of the railroad tracks. In raw, cold, chilly winds, and rain, in the dark of night, millions of people witnessed the Lincoln Funeral Train.

Laced with 143 photos, maps and illustrations this is a revealing story of the funeral cortege passing through endless miles of mourners, making unplanned stops for brief memorials. Citizens placed wreaths on the coffin, sung dirges, hymns, decorated memorial arches and made other public gestures of sorrow. An overwhelming manifestation of public grief showed popular appreciation for the President.

Each chapter covers one day of the journey and proceedings at each of the eleven planned memorial services conducted en route. Elaborate preparations and massive processional displays were conducted at the principal cities of Baltimore, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago and burial at Springfield, Illinois. Citizens seeking a glimpse of the slain president came in throngs and filled miles of city streets. Near riots ensued at some locations in the effort to honor the remains.

The overwhelming response of a nation during the sorrowful journey stands among extraordinary observances of the death of a Statesman. These momentous events form one of the most intensely impressive chapters of American history.

This book is one of the first to cover new and unexplored history of Abraham Lincoln. It is a fascinating recounting of the 1,700 mile journey and national funeral for Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Conducted over the railroads, this text details preparations, the eleven national funerals en route, and many trackside ceremonies. The logistics included passage over 22 railroads and two street railways involving 42 locomotives, approximately 80 pieces of passenger equipment and ferry moves.

Author: Scott D. Trostel. Here is an extraordinary window into what smokestack America was all about.  The author takes you on a tour of a heavy manufacturing plant that built steam railroad locomotives in the year of 1924. He uses maps, large photos and illustrations to help one to understand the lost art of commercial railroad locomotive manufacturing at Lima Locomotive Works.

• 88 pages, • 18 maps, • 53 photographs • Soft cover 978-0-925436-05-4  $22.95        Add To Cart

Author: Scott D. Trostel. This is a comprehensive history of a key Ohio railroad spanning 130 years. This book is a lesson in the complexities of the railroad corporation from the earliest days up through 1982. Expertly written and highly acclaimed..  This is a must-have book for every historian and any student of railroad history.

Author: Scott D. Trostel. A premier history of the interurban railways comprising Ohio's famed LIMA ROUTE. An in-depth history of trolley lines from Dayton to Toledo, Ohio. In a time of innovation the electric railway was the answer to many problems of transportation not addressed by the steam railroad.  It connected rural and urban areas, gave the country children an opportunity to attend high school and brought electric to the rural dweller.  It ended an awful isolation with electric powered railway cars that came down the main streets on a reliable schedule and gave passengers clean and efficient transporation.  Don't miss this extraordinary text.

• 256 pages, • 20 maps, • 187 photographs • Historical text covering the 11 railroads • Extensive coverage of Lima Route operations • equipment rosters • Hard cover • Color dust jacket 978-0-925436-16-0  $49.95        Add To Cart

A Chronicle of Henry Ford's Operation of The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad (1920-1929)

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Author: Scott D. Trostel. A unique history of Henry Ford's railroad enterprises from 1920 to 1929. See how the automotive giant thrust the bankrupt Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Railroad into the forefront of technology and innovation.  He integrated it into an important part of the automotive assembly line, changed work rules, threw out tradition and produced a highly efficient transportation system.  This is the only non-automotive book devoted to the legacy of Henry Ford.

• 152 pages, • 16 maps, • 139 photographs • Exclusive coverage of Henry Ford's ownership of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad • Hard cover • Color dust jacket  978-0-925436-04-7  $34.95        Add To Cart

Bradford The Railroad Town

Revised Edition

Author: Scott D. Trostel. This book is the first to explore in-depth, the history of a railroad town - Bradford, Ohio.  From the founding of the railroad, to the establishment of a small railroad construction camp to a major rail center and the abandonment of the railroad, here is a story well worth reading. A revision of Trostel's first book, this book established a standard for local history books and brought a new focus to the railroad industry and the Pennsylvania Railroad.

• 154 pages, • 14 maps, • 150 photographs • soft cover  978-0-925436-00-9  $32.95      Add To Cart