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.
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Hi,
I'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.
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