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NARROW GAUGE RAILROADS comprise an important chapter in the development of transportation systems in the United States, North America, and, indeed, worldwide. Hundreds of slim gauge carriers reached into remote and undeveloped regions, connecting them to the rest of the nation. These railroads extracted vital raw materials for the national economy, and in return brought civilization—people and goods—to the regions they served. Many were built to exploit booms in mineral wealth or forest products, but continued to serve their remote communities long after the boom days were over. Now this unique slice of history is in danger of being forgotten. The railroads themselves have been scrapped, and despite the combined efforts of authors, photographers, museums, and preservation groups, there is no place where the story of narrow gauge is explained in a coherent, comprehensive, and entertaining manner. The Narrow Gauge Preservation Foundation seeks to establish such a place, and to ensure that the narrow gauge story will be told for many decades to come.
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Support NGPF efforts to preserve, educate and entertain by purchasing a copy of Sam Furukawa's book, Cumbres & Toltec. Additional information and an order form can be found by clicking on the book cover. All profits from the sale of this book are used for NGPF programs. |
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