Santa Fe Prescott & Phoenix Railway, The by John W Sayre w/ dust jacket

Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Santa Fe Prescott & Phoenix Railway, The by John W Sayre w/ dust jacket Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railway, The by John W Sayre Hard Cover w/Dust jacket 228 pages Copyright 1990 CONTENTS Acknowledgmentsvii Introduction1 1. Political Origins 1884-18913 2. Construction 1891-189515 3. Operation 1895-190051 4. Operation 1901-191087 5. Operation 1911-1920137 Epilogue167 Antiques and Collectibles 177 Appendix187 Locomotive Roster Equipment Roster Building Records Bibliography 221 Index225 INTRODUCTION Arizona Territory of the early 1880s was blessed with an abundance of beauty and natural resources, but few people outside of the territory itself were aware of the immense potential that the area held. Arizona was known more widely for gunplay in Tombstone and the exploits of Geronimo and military leaders than for its largely untapped wealth of mineral riches. In many places, large deposits of precious and industrial metals lay on the surface or just beneath the ground. Arizona Territory was a secret to most and was portrayed as the "Wild West" by others. The national perception of the territory began to change somewhat in the mid-1880s. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad crossed northern Arizona in 1882 and carried ever-increasing numbers of travelers and venture capitalists. These people wrote of the scenic splendor and unlimited potential of the area. The termination of Indian hostilities and at least a perceived decrease in lawlessness also improved the marketability of Arizona Territory. The advent of a number of electrical inventions and innovations was also responsible for increased interest in Arizona. Public demand for the latest electrical gadgetry created a corresponding demand for copper. The fact that copper was abundant in Arizona was not lost on the financial centers of the East and West coasts. A large number of mining companies were founded, and a great deal of money was invested in the territory as the need and demand for copper escalated. It was the growth of the mining industry in Arizona and the desire for faster and less expensive means by which to transport heavy mining machinery and ore that resulted in the construction of several railroads in the territory; the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway was one of these railroads. The SF, P&P wasn't the first railway to reach Prescott-it wasn't even the first railway to reach Phoenix. But it was the first railway to effectively link the heartland of Arizona Territory with the financial, cultural, and population centers of the East and West coasts. It played a vital role in transforming Arizona Territory from an area rich in natural resources and raw beauty to one rich in social awareness, economic base, and quality of life. Under the capable leader ship of Frank Murphy, the SF, P&P grew from an idea to a multimillion dollar enterprise that had the support of the Santa Fe Railway as well as the political and business leaders of Arizona. The Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway carried the hopes and dreams of many Arizonans as it traversed some of the most beautiful and rugged country in the Southwest. The railway delivered such diverse items as news, dry goods, fresh produce, medicines, mining equipment, pianos, and chicken wire as it battled its way through the challenging landscape of Limestone Canyon, Granite Dells, Iron Springs, Devil's Gate, and Hassayampa Canyon. While travelers marveled at the magnificent landscape and the assortment of flora, fauna, and wildlife along the line, businessmen endorsed the dependability and affordable shipping rates of the railway. The long hoped-for north-south route formed the backbone of economic development in Arizona Territory. The colorful history of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway is not just the history of a railroad, but an account of the entrepreneurial spirit, political intrigue, business acumen, engineering achievements, and perseverance of dedicated people through trying times. The SF, P&P opened Arizona to new ideas, opportunities, and investments. In many ways, it delivered the future and the twentieth century to Arizona Territory. The railway industry has undergone significant change in the past few decades. Diesel engines and Amtrak now travel where steam locomotives and Pullman coaches once roamed. Electronic switching and computerized dispatch have replaced switch crews and handwritten train orders. Faster, longer and heavier trains rumble across the countryside on welded rail. Abandonments and accidents are much too frequent and consolidation, liquidation and litigation dominate the agendas of railway management. 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