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The History of the High Iron Company
by
Hank Webber
In late 2024 Hank Webber published his recollections of the High Iron Company and its steam excursions from 1966 to 1973.
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The 220+ page book chronicles the story of the High Iron Company (HICO) from its inception through its end just as the American Freedom Train project took off in 1973. |
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The book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of black & white and color photos by the author and his friends. |
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All of the company's steam excursions are described. |
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One chapter deals with the passenger equipment owned by the company. |
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Moving N&W 1218 from Steamtown to Roanoke in 1969. |
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The restoration of NKP 759 and the Golden Spike Centennial Limited are prominently featured.
The book can be found by searching Amazon.com. |
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