Trains of the Circus1872-1956

by Fred Dahlinger, Jr

Softbound, 8.5x10.5, 120 illustrations, 128 pages

"Come one! Come all! The circus was one of the most popular forms of entertainment in America. Beginning in the 1870s, specially built trains transported the circus to eager crowds across the United States. Now Fred Dahlinger, Jr. and Circus World Museum have captured the magic of these circus trains for all to enjoy in this delightful book.

"Rare behind-the-scenes photographs display the exciting and unusual construction and operation of circus trains. Witness animals being loaded and unloaded from trains. Experience life inside the coaches that housed circus personnel. See flamboyant paint schemes, special length railroad cars, and rare builders' photos. These scenes will excite the imagination of railfans, circus enthusiasts, and children of all ages."