Railroaders without Borders

A History of the Railroad Development Corporation

H. Roger Grant

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Indiana University Press
22 October 2015

Railway transport industries

Series: Railroads Past and Present

For over 25 years, the creatively led Railroad Development Corporation (RDC) has rejuvenated a series of down-and-out and even defunct railroads. Launched in 1987 by Henry Posner III, this investment and management company has demonstrated that it is possible both to have a conscience and to earn a profit in today's railroad industry. With ventures on four continents, RDC has created an admirable record of long-term commitments, respect for local cultures, and protection of the public interest. H. Roger Grant presents a firsthand look at this unique business operation and its triumphs and disappointments.

By: H. Roger Grant
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 798g
ISBN: 9780253017987
ISBN 10: 025301798X
Series: Railroads Past and Present
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 October 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments 1. Beginnings 2. Iowa Interstate: An RDC Triumph 3. Latin America: Philosophy of Foreign Investments 4. Africa and Europe: Malawi and Mozambique 5. New Involvements Notes Index

H. Roger Grant is Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Professor of History at Clemson University. He is author of over 30 books, including The Louisville, Cincinnati & Charleston Rail Road: Dreams of Linking North and South (IUP, 2014), Railroads and the American People (IUP, 2012), Iowa's Railroads: An Album (with Don L. Hofsommer) (IUP, 2009), and Visionary Railroader: Jervis Langdon Jr. and the Transportation Revolution (IUP, 2008).

Reviews for Railroaders without Borders: A History of the Railroad Development Corporation

This book will undoubtedly appeal to readers interested in railroads but also to anyone intrigued by the study of business. Outstanding photographs and maps add visual interest. Overall, the author's wide-ranging research, extensive command of railroad history, and clear expression make this volume a pleasure to recommend. * The Annals of Iowa * This is an important addition to our knowledge of railway restructurings worldwide, a process that continues, and in which RDC continues to play an important role. * The Lexington Quarterly *