Wired for Success: The Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway, 1892-1985 by Charles V. Mutschler
Founded in 1892 and owned by Anaconda Copper, the BA&P led the way in early twentieth century electrified railroading. In 1912, General Electric was contracted to convert the short line's operations from steam to electric. The BA&P became a proving ground for railroad electrification and the center of attention for electric-power advocates. In particular, the Milwaukee Road--soon to be a leader in main line electrification--took a very keen interest in the BA&P.
For the first time in book-length treatment, Wired for Success delineates the BA&P's essential role in the development of electric railroads in the United States.