About Mike Schafer
Born 1949. Mike Schafer is an American historian.
Mike Schafer (born January 12, 1949) is an American writer of books on railroading. He contributed to The Complete Book of North American Railroading.
In 1969, he co-founded the North Western Illinois Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
Schafer was the editor of Passenger Train Journal from 1983 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mike Schafer?
American author and editor
When was Mike Schafer born?
Mike Schafer was born on 12 January 1949.
What is Mike Schafer's occupation?
Mike Schafer is a historian.
What nationality is Mike Schafer?
Mike Schafer is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Schafer (author)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Schafer. https://biography.guide/mike-schafer-historian/
MLA: "Mike Schafer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-schafer-historian/.
Chicago: "Mike Schafer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-schafer-historian/.
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