Rails to Paradise: The History of the Tacoma Eastern Railroad 1890-1919

This long anticipated book features: 552 pages of text--First person accounts of life on the Tacoma Eastern railroad--400 rare photos-- custom drawn maps--plus many other illustrations. Learn the origins of this little logging line that grew from obscurity, survived despite economic panic, wars, limited financing, and both hostile and friendly acquisitions to become a national tourist destination and one of the most profitable rail lines west of Chicago.Holter, Russell H. is the author of 'Rails to Paradise: The History of the Tacoma Eastern Railroad 1890-1919' with ISBN 9780977617609 and ISBN 0977617602.