Jeremy Plant & Jeffrey Plant 80 pages softcover
Along the Rails in the Keystone State: Regionals and Short Lines
takes readers on a photographic journey across Pennsylvania's
remarkable network of regional and short line railroads during the final
decades of the twentieth century. From the Gettysburg Railroad and
Maryland & Pennsylvania to the Reading & Northern, Bessemer
& Lake Erie, Union Railroad, and many more, authors Jeremy F. Plant
and Jeffrey G. Plant combine engaging historical narratives with
outstanding color photography to document the locomotives, industries,
landscapes, and operations that made these railroads an essential part
of the Keystone State's transportation network.
Featuring over 150 carefully selected
photographs from 1970 through the early 2000s, the book captures
everything from first-generation diesels and classic cab units to steam
excursions, heavy coal and ore trains, and the industries they served.
Richly illustrated and packed with historical context, Along the Rails in the Keystone State
is both a tribute to Pennsylvania's diverse rail heritage and an
indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in railroad
history, regional railroads, or the evolution of railroading in one of
America's most important railroad states.
