Jeremy Plant and Jeffrey Plant 80 pages softcover
Explore the twilight years of one of America’s most storied railroads in Erie Lackawanna in the Northeast: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, 1961 to 1976.
This compelling visual and historical account follows the Erie
Lackawanna from its early post-merger struggles through its spirited
fight for survival in the face of economic headwinds, competition, and
consolidation. With a regional focus on the heart of EL territory — New
Jersey, New York’s Southern Tier, and Northeastern Pennsylvania — this
book paints a detailed portrait of a railroad that was both resilient
and beloved.
Featuring a vibrant array of
full-color photographs, meticulously researched captions, and thoughtful
commentary, this volume captures the locomotives, rolling stock,
facilities, and daily operations that defined the Erie Lackawanna.
Whether charging through the Lackawanna Cut-Off or winding through the
Delaware Water Gap, the EL is brought to life with the reverence and
attention it deserves. Perfect for
railfans, modelers, and historians alike, this book is a nostalgic yet
authoritative tribute to a railroad that maintained pride and purpose
right up to its 1976 absorption into Conrail.
