In a message dated 5/30/03 5:52:00 PM Central Daylight Time,
ed@p... writes:
> Dear Fellow BHRSlisters:
>
> The long awaited Chicago Union Station book departed Hong Kong on Monday of
> this week. I thank those of you who pre-ordered for your patience. The book
> is expected in Elmhurst in mid-June. We will begin shipping by date of order
> ASAP once they are in our hands.
>
> As you might have guessed, the production process took longer than
> anticipated. Actually, the entire process consumed more time the thought.
> During the writing phase, new and unexpected contacts provided information
> that will make the book a better story. The rewriting took time. Some new
> images came in late in the game causing some delay. The details of producing
> the book dragged the process along. I will admit that I have found a typo or
> two in the finished product and have solicited additional proof readers for
> future projects. I will say that the printer delivered on time. The delay
> was primarily due to the fact that this is our first production.
>
> Work has begun on two other projects, freight service on the CNS&M and a
> look at the Chicago Terminal Division of the PRR.
>
> The CUS book is not for the rivet counters because it does not focus uponthe
> cars and locomotives. But, for those of you who like passenger operations, I
> hope that you find some new tidbit and are pleased with the book.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed DeRouin
>
>
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