Classic Eastern American Railroad Routes, The by Brian Solomon

Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Classic Eastern American Railroad Routes, The by Brian Solomon Classic Eastern American Railroad Routes, The by Brian Solomon Hard Cover w/ dust jacket 320 pages Copyright 2011 CONTENTS The Contributors 8 Introduction 10 THE BOSTON AND ALBANY RAILROAD Introduction 31 Ware River Branch 40 Boston Terminals 42 THE HOOSAG TUNNEL ROUTE Introduction 45 The Legendary Hoosac Tunnel 56 BOSTON TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Introduction 59 The Mount Washington Cog Railway 64 NEW HOVEN RAILROAD'S SHORELINE ROUTE 67 THE NEW ENGLAND LIMITED 73 THE RUTLAND RAILROAD 81 MAINECENTRAL'S ROCKLAND BRANCH 87 THE MAINE "TWO-FOOTERS" 93 MAINE'S BELFAST AND MOOSEHEAD LAKE 97 MAINES BANGOR AND AROOSTOOK 101 NEW YORK CITY TERMINALS 107 RIDING THE NEW YORK ELEVATED RAILWAYS 112 NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM Introduction 115 New York Electrification 130 The Lower Hudson Valley 132 PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD'S MAIN LINE Introduction 135 Pennsylvania's Main Line of Public Works 150 The Horseshoe Curve near Altoona 152 East Broad Top 154 THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO ROUTE 157 THE ERIE RAILROAD 167 THE LEHIGH VOLLEY RAILROAD Introduction 181 Mauch Chunk Gravity Railroad 190 DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA OND WESTERN Introduction 195 Lackawanna's Viaducts 204 THE GENERAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY 207 THE PHILADELPHIA AND REHDING RAILROAD Introduction 215 Philadelphia Terminals 224 NEW YORK, ONTARIO AND WESTERN 227 THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY 237 THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO 245 THE LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE 253 THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE 261 THE SEABOARD AIR LINE Introduction 273 Washington Union Station 280 THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY Introduction 283 The Overseas Railway to Key West 288 THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM 291 Appendix 1 Locomotives of the Classic Eastern Railroads 300 Appendix 2 Rolling Stock on Eastern Railroads 305 Appendix 3 Museums and Places to Visit 309 Bibliography 314 Index 318 DUST JACKET INTRODUCTION As a young country in need of good transport links between its population centers, industrial areas, and agricultural heartlands, the United States took to railroads with enthusiasm in the nineteenth century. The nation grew with its railroads. Bringing coal to the industrial centers, immigrants to newly settled lands, soldiers to the front, or tourists to beauty spots, the trains rolling across the countryside or into developing cities transformed America into a united nation, and led the way for the country to become the world's most important industrial power. Railroads first developed in the east of the country, where eventually there were more lines, more companies, and more cutthroat competition than in any other region. Complicated systems, new gateway towns, and grand city terminals all grew up around railroad companies and helped to define American history. This elegant volume explores every aspect of the development and progress of the major eastern lines. Looking into the social, economic, industrial, environmental, and technological challenges involved, a team of acknowledged railroad experts provide original perspectives on the significance of the eastern routes to the country's industrial and social progress, and on the experiences of travelers on these pioneering railroad lines. Lavishly illustrated and packed with carefully researched historical essays, special features, annotated route maps, timetables, and technical appendices, The Classic Eastern American Railroad Routes is a delight for everyone interested in the history of the development of the eastern United States. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.

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