Punk Rotten and Nasty: The Saga of the Pacific Railway and Navigation Co. by Paul Michael Clock ~ AUTOGRAPHED COPY ~

Punk Rotten and Nasty: The Saga of the Pacific Railway and Navigation Co. by Paul Michael Clock ~ AUTOGRAPHED COPY ~

Published 2000, printed by Corbett Press

While several Northwest Railroad writers have touched on the PR&N, often referred to as "Punk Rotten & Nasty," never before has such a comprehensive account been given. Paul has labored endless hours and many years tracking down and searching out details concerning buried local history on how the construction of the line, and also provides interesting details about some of the towns that developed as the railroad advanced. Paul has played the role of detective in determining the location of many old photos. This is an enthusiastic work which everyone will enjoy because of the diversity of information. Historians, loggers, rail fans, model railroaders, and the young and old alike will be delighted with all the wonderful phots. Anyone with an interest in the history of northwestern Oregon will find this book an invaluable addition tot heir personal library.

Paul's enthusiasm for this line, and how it came to be, is shown in his tireless and determined search for accuracy of facts, as well as real-life accounts of the people who made this dream of a railroad to Tillamook a reality. If a person has the opportunity to ride one of the excursions on this line, he would want a copy of this book along to relive those early days.

From his work in this volume, it is apparent that the author has acquired the talents of a dedicated rail historian and hopefully will continue his journalistic efforts on other lines in Oregon.

-Walter R. Grande

Rail Historian, Author of The Northwest's Own Railway 1927-1999