The story of the railroad era is fascinating, and Borneman gives good acknowledgement to the maneuverings and rivalries of the different players. However, the book may be more aptly titled “The Santa Fe RR and its rivalry with the Southern Pacific.” The Union Pacific especially gets short shrift. It is obvious Bourneman is enamored with the ATSF, and highlights that pariticular road throughout. I still loved the book, though, especially reading it while my wife & I rode the Southwest Chief from Lamy to LA. Perfect timing.