Chili Line & Santa Fe The City Different Richard Dorman Railroad History Book For Sale

This listing is for the highly sought-after \"The Chili Line and Santa Fe: The City Different\" compiled by noted railroad historian Richard L. Dorman and published by R.D. Publications. This exceptional volume serves as a comprehensive photographic and historical account of the Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) narrow-gauge railroad branch that connected Antonito, Colorado to the historic capital of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Spanning over 200 pages, the landscape-oriented book is richly illustrated with rare, high-quality historical black-and-white photographs, maps, advertisements, and beautiful color artwork inserts depicting life, locomotives, and landscapes along the route. A definitive resource for railroad enthusiasts, modelers, and southwestern history buffs alike.The actual \"Chili Line\" (officially the D&RGW Santa Fe Branch) earned its famous moniker because local Hispanic farmers along the route routinely hung strings of red chili peppers (ristras) to dry on fences and structures right next to the tracks.The striking cover art and interior illustrations feature works by renowned railroad artists, including beautifully evocative watercolor paintings by the legendary late train artist Ted RosePlease note in photos condition of dust jacket. Actual book is in great condition