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Last Train to Texas
- My Railroad Odyssey (Railroads Past and Present)
- Narrated by: Todd A. Thompson
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
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Last Train to Texas
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Publisher's Summary
In Last Train to Texas, author Fred W. Frailey examines the workings behind the railroad industry and captures incredible true stories along the way. Discover how men like William "Pisser Bill" F. Thompson swerve from financial ruin, bad merger deals, and cutthroat competition, all while racking up enough notoriety to inspire a poem titled "Ode to a Jerk". Bold, savvy, and ready for a friendly brawl, the only thing louder and more thrilling than these men are the trains that they handle. Come along with Frailey as he travels the world, one railroad at a time. Whether it's riding the Canadian Pacific Railway through a blizzard, witnessing a container train burglary in the Abo Canyon, or commemorating a poem to Limerick Junction in Dublin, Ireland, Frailey's journeys are rife with excitement and the occasional mishap.
The book is published by Indiana University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.
"Outstanding...The author's writing style is contemporary, straightforward, and entertaining with its clever wit. (The Michigan Railfan)
"A fascinating amalgam of stories." (The Daily News Galveston)
"A terrific read." (Trains Magazine)