The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, the Route of Phoebe Snow, in the Twentieth Century, 1899-1960 Part One The History and Operation of the Lackawanna Railroad, Which Would be Recognized As M

by Thomas Townsend Taber

Volume 1 (of 2) in this series on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in the 20th century covers the history and operations of the system during the last 61 years of its existence. Covers the railroad's administration by examining the company's development under each President, the merger with the Erie and then Conrail and then provides detailed coverage of the Lackawanna's passenger operations along the main line, passenger operations in the suburbs, freight operations along the main line, coal lines, upstate New York branches, milk traffic, the history and operation of the Bangor and Portland divisions, and a discussion of why Lackawanna personnel, the men who actually ran the trains, were such upstanding and gentlemanly people. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With numerous maps, train schedules and timetables. End papers show system map. 380 pages.

380 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Danny Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I enjoyed the the thorough history. I took particular interest in this railroad as it's the one whose mainline goes through Gouldsboro where my parents live.