Commodities by Freight Car (Guide to Industries)

A cross between our popular Industries series books and a freight car guide book, this all new book from Jeff Wilson explores several commodities and products carried by rail along with a historical look at the freight cars used to carry them. Learn about more than a dozen specific commodities with a brief history of the industry and products involved and the types of freight cars used for it from the steam era through today. Types of commodities covered include lumber, coal, cement, coil steel, and other industrial products. Consumer products to include grain, flour, sugar, frozen foods, and more.