On the Iron at Big Cloud
Frank L. Packard
Read by Delmar H Dolbier
Frank L. Packard worked as a civil engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He brings this experience to the fictional Hill Division -- those those twisting, climbing, dangerous and glorious miles of track that lead from the Division Point at Big Cloud over the magnificent but treacherous Rockies to the straight and level Pacific Division. Here are fifteen stories of exciting times on the Hill Division and of the remarkable men—Regan, Carlton, Spence and all the others—whose determination, ability, even heroism, tamed the fabulous Hill Division. (Summary by Delmar H Dolbier) (8 hr 48 min)
Chapters
Rafferty's Rule | 29:40 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Little Super | 31:50 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
''If a Man Die'' | 38:46 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Spitzer | 40:52 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Shanley's Luck | 49:21 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Builder | 48:39 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Guardian of the Devil's Slide | 45:11 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Blood of Kings | 43:25 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Marley | 41:38 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Man Who Didn't Count | 30:11 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
''Where's Haggerty?'' | 28:50 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
McQueen's Hobby | 25:42 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
The Rebate | 22:48 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Speckles | 20:49 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Munford | 30:47 | Read by Delmar H Dolbier |
Reviews
Fantastic reading of a nearly forgotten masterpiece
Jim Powell
Frank Packard's exciting railroad adventures read with feeling and verve. This is the best reading the best. As a retired railroader, I love the vernacular. Amazingly, railroad technology hasn't changed that much in 100 plus years, so the descriptions of train operations make sense even today. But Delmar's reading is the icing on the cake.
Really, Really Enjoyable
Elf Brown
This is a wonderful collection of stories, with characters that you find yourself caring about, very quickly. Mr. Dolbier does an excellent job reading and bringing the characters to life. Well done. Thank you!
Thanks
IJ
He is a great reader, but if you want someone slightly better try Mark. F. Smith. He has read many, many, good books as well.
Scott
There isn't a better person reading for ANY e-book ANYWHERE. This man makes the stories come alive. A true joy to listen to.
Good book
Hiker1956
felt I was there in the railroad yards and work camps. really enjoy this reader. always a great job.
elm
great stories ofrailtoad culture in the old west
Excellent
A LibriVox Listener
Excellent stories and the reader is perfect.
Terrific! Great story and Excellent Reader
MarionK