"Katy Northwest will be of interest to scholars who are concerned withthe economic, social, and political ramifications... of all light railroad branchlines... Will be warmly received by rail buffs and by loyal friends of the Katy." --from the Foreword by John W. Barriger, Special Assistant, Federal RailroadAdministration, and former president of the Katy
"If you arecoming to this book for the first time, dive in! If you're picking it up again afteran absence, welcome back. The Northwest District may be gone, but it lives foreverhere." -- Fred Finley
More than just a history of a branch linerailroad, this is a premiere book, with not only facts and figures, but alsoexcellent historical writing. It details Katy Northwest's birth, maturation, anddecline as well as the devastating effect of its death on the communities itserved.