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New YorkCentral Railroad
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For decades the New York Centralreigned as one of Americas most important railroads. Beginning with the 1853consolidation of a group of fledgling railways that formed a route from Buffaloto Albany, the New York Central grew into a powerhouse transportation companywith more than 10,000 route miles.
This illustrated history of the railroad thatgrew to power under the Vanderbilt dynasty covers every aspect of the New YorkCentral through its 1968 merger with longtime rival Pennsylvania Railroad andthe eventual merger of Penn Centrals successor, Conrail, into Norfolk Southernand CSX.
Along the way, readers are treated to a selection of archival photographs,commissioned route maps, period ads, and timetables detailing all of New YorkCentrals operations steam and diesel,freight and passenger not to mention associated icons like Grand Central Terminal, the legendaryHenry Dreyfuss shrouded Hudson steam locomotives, the Water Level Route, andthe 20th Century Limited passenger trains.
Prolific railway author Brian Solomon sources150 evocative photographs, promotional materials, and postcards not included inthe previous edition to deliver a nostalgic and colorful look at the New YorkCentral.
In addition, there are four specially commissioned maps.
Hardbound, 8.5×11, 160 pages, 150+ color andb&w photos, route maps, period ads, and timetables.
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