Route 66 Railway

Route 66 Railway explores the relationship between Route 66 and the Santa Fe Railway in the Southwest. For 82 years and over 800 miles, the road and railroad have been constant companions through New Mexico, Arizona and California. Filled with spectacular photos and engaging text, this hardcover book is visual road trip across these iconic routes.

One is built of steel and the other asphalt, but together they share decades of history -- each has experienced life, decline and rebirth. Today, both legends thrive with newfound popularity. Route 66 has undergone a renaissance among American and international travelers who want to experience the American adventure, far from bland Interstates. The former Santa Fe (now BNSF Railway) has become one of America's busiest railroads -- over 100 trains a day parallel the old highway through deserts, mountains, canyons and dusty towns.

That's the story of this beautiful color book by Elron Lawrence, now available from the Los Angeles Railroad Heritage Foundation. We'll tour the places where the worlds of railroad and highway meet, and recall the days when crossing the Southwest was an adventure. Dramatic photography will take you across Southern California, over the Arizona Divide, and along New Mexico's red mesas to Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Visit colorful cafes, neon motels, rail depots and more . . . amid the thunder of passing trains.

Hardbound, 176 pages

250+ photos, mostly in color

Color endpaper maps

Postcards, memorabilia and index