This is most definitely a book for railroad buffs, and in particular those that want to bring back the 1930s and 1940s mode of intercity railroad travel. I'm one of them, so I loved this book. The chapter I liked the best was the one where the author re-created how one would have booked Pulllman trips in the postwar era. The mass of pictures is delightful and informative. As I say, a railroad buff's book. Recommended by one. ( )