Kalmbach Publishing - Book - Guide to Industries Series - Produce Traffic And Trains by Jeff Wilson (SKU 400-12500)
Available On: September 1, 2018
See how rail moved America's produce!
From the late 1800s through the 1960s, the produce industry was a key railroad customer, as railcars transported all types of fruit and vegetables from various growing areas to the marketplace.
During this time, the railroad industry faced a unique challenge: What was the best way to ship fresh produce across the U.S. to prevent spoiling? Produce Traffic & Trains looks at the development of refrigerator cars and how their development led to wide-scale growing and shipping of produce.
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