Journey Through the History of Tacoma Rail

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Aug. 19, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of Rail series is Tacoma Rail from author David J. Cantlin. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images.

Come along for the journey that is today’s Tacoma Rail, from its humble beginning as a rickety trolley line to the economic engine that helps power the Port of Tacoma and surrounding communities. Once called the “Step Child Utility,” today, Tacoma Rail moves more than 82,000 rail shipments on 204 miles of track annually and contributes more than $1.6 million in tax revenues to the city of Tacoma.

Images of Rail: Tacoma Rail showcases the history of the rail industry in Tacoma by displaying a collection of rarely seen before images.  Readers can better understand the development and inner workings of the rail system, which is a history often taken for granted today.

Highlights of Tacoma Rail include:
•   Showcases the early history of Tacoma and how the development of the area is tied to the railroads.
•   Discusses the connection of early trolleys to the current system.
•   Includes images from the Archives of Tacoma Public Utilities, Tacoma Public Library’s North West Room and the Washington State History Museum.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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