Edward Hungerford 346 pages hardcover
This is a look at the Erie RR. Includes a look at Eleazar Lord the first president of the Erie, the choosing of the Erie's route, James Gore King, the beginning of construction, early operations, Benjamin Loder, the implementation of a Telegraph train orders system, the extension to Dunkirk, the roles played by Daniel Drew, Jay Gould, Hugh Jewett, John king, Fred Underwood and John Bernet, problems encountered over the years, the Atlantic & Great Western and it's incorporation into the Erie, upgrades to the line, the reorganization during the depression, and more. Includes a few photos.
