Texas Zephyr Publishing recently released Passenger Trains of Texas – The Katy by Steve Allen Goen. This is the fifth book in Goen’s series documenting passenger train history in Texas. This $84.95 hardcover book consists of more than 270 pages and features nearly 300 color and black & white photos. The book is divided into 13 chapters covering Missouri-Kansas-Texas (M-K-T) passenger operations in Texas. M-K-T trains include Bluebonnet, Houston Bluebonnet, Katy Flyer, Katy Limited, Oleander, and the road’s famous Texas Special. Katy motorcar operations are included, as is the road’s Mineola mixed train. In addition to the many vintage photos, Passenger Trains of Texas – The Katy includes reproductions of timetables, menus, and vintage advertising. This book is available now. The railroads documented in Steve Allen Goen’s past Passenger Trains of Texas volumes include Cotton Belt, Rock Island, Burlington Route, and Missouri Pacific.
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