Colorado Memories of the Narrow Gauge Circle John Krause PB Railroad Illustrated

Beautifully illustrated vintage softcover history of the historic Colorado Narrow Gauge Circle.  Take a step back into the golden age of American railroading with Colorado Memories of the Narrow Gauge Circle by acclaimed railroad historians John Krause and Ross Grenard. Published by Carstens Publications, this highly regarded volume offers an extensive, deeply nostalgic photographic essay on the legendary narrow-gauge rail lines that crisscrossed the rugged Colorado landscape. For train enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this book captures the romance, grit, and engineering marvels of a bygone transport era.  This title was published by Carstens Publications in the mid-to-late 1980s (primarily 1986 and 1988 print runs). It features an oblong layout specifically designed to showcase historical railroad landscape photography. It is a dedicated trade publication that does not possess an associated book club version, ensuring its collector authenticity. Its presence of a standard 10-digit/13-digit ISBN marks it as a modern vintage reference book highly sought after by niche railroadiana collectors.    Condition: Pre-Owned Good  Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable (issued as a softcover/paperback).  Cover Condition: Very Good / Good; mild shelf wear, light edge/spine rubbing, no major creases.  Binding Condition: Solid, firm, and secure; spine intact without split seams.  Pages Condition: Clean, crisp, and fully legible; no loose pages or noticeable water damage.  Writing / Ma