Book # 62797 Forgotten Railroads Through Westchester County (Hard Cover)

Forgotten Railroads Through Westchester County covers some very interesting railroads—all now relegated to history—and does it in a way that brings them to life. Whether powered by steam, diesel or electric, these railroads all shared one common trait: they were conceived with the idea of serving the lucrative New York City market, but failed. The combination of an enjoyable and informative text with clear, well-reproduced photographs, plenty of maps, and reprints of old news clippings and timetables give the reader a real feel for the railroads that once served the area. The first chapter of the book covers the New York Central’s Putnam Division. Along with the black and white photos one would expect, this chapter also includes a number of color scenes of steam and diesel action during the last years of the line. Although many of the photos were taken within 50 miles of New York City, there are plenty of bucolic scenes presented here–providing a hint at why Westchester has proven