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James J. Hill's Legacy to Railway Operations - (Railroads Past and Present) by Earl J Currie (Paperback)

James J. Hill's Legacy to Railway Operations - (Railroads Past and Present) by  Earl J Currie (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Currie compares the performance and quality of infrastructure of "Hill roadsto competitive railways and their successors to show how Hill's principles continue to form the core practices needed to run an efficient, well-disciplined railway operation even today.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Earl J. Currie examines the standards, methods, and practices for railway operations that James J. Hill developed and applied so successfully for the Great Northern and other railways companies that he controlled. Currie compares the performance and quality of infrastructure of Hill roads to competitive railways and their successors to show how Hill's principles continue to form the core practices needed to run an efficient, well-disciplined railway operation even today.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This volume is phenomenal in scope and level of detail presented, making for an interesting, balanced, educational, and thought provoking read.</p>-- "The Michigan Railfan"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Earl J. Currie worked in the railway industry for 40 years in line management. He was head of the Operating Departments of two Class I US railways. He is author of <i>Running a Railroad Right</i> and <i>Commitment to Safety</i>.</p>

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