by Mike Chandler.I stumbled across this book last week in a used book store. The cover grabbed my attention with VIA's train at Morant's Curve. I flipped through it briefly and bought it within minutes.
As the author, Mike Chandler, says in the foreword, the book is "with minimal text". This is mostly a picture book. The pictures are excellent - lots of "behind the scenes" photos from the author's long career with CN.
I really like how the book is organized. It has the following sections:
- Off the Main
- Across the Flatlands
- At the Depot
- On the Shop Track
- Through the Mountains
- Against the Elements
- In the Yard
- Along the Line
The majority of the photos were taken in Canada, but there are a few American photos as well. The photography is excellent and varied - from panoramic shots like the cover to close-up "Greg McDonnell" style photos (and I say that as a compliment).
If I'm not mistaken, this Master Model Railroader is Mike Chandler.
I highly recommend this book. Westbound: A Portfolio of Western Railroading
(Amazon affiliate link).Note that you can buy the book directly from the publisher at: Bonaventure Press, 1101-720 Hamilton Street, New Westminster, B.C., Canada V3M 7A6.The purchase price of $39.95 is all inclusive.Thanks to the author for this information.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI'm Mike Chandler, the author of Westbound.
Westbound is still available. New copies may be purchased directly from Bonaventure Press at 1101-720 Hamilton Street New Westminster, B.C., Canada V3M 7A6.
The purchase price of $39.95 is all inclusive.