Northwestern Pennsylvania Railroads (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738573472)

Erie's rail link to Philadelphia was achieved in 1864 with the completion of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, which later became part of the Pennsylvania Railroad. By 1869, railroad lines from Buffalo through Erie to Chicago were consolidated into the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, which later became part of the New York Central Railroad. Completed in 500 days, the parallel New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, commonly known as the "Nickel Plate Road," was a 513-mile, well-designed railroad that emphasized excellent service. South of the lakeshore, the wide-gauge Erie Railroad enhanced east to west connections. Through vintage photographs, Northwestern Pennsylvania Railroads brings to life the history of the railroads that have served the region.

Author: Kenneth C. Springirth
ISBN-10: 0738573477
ISBN-13: 9780738573472
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/09/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.56w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 276