Steam to Diesel in New Jersey (NJ) (Images of Rail)
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738510858 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Caldes, raised in Ridgefield, New Jersey, has written extensively about the abandoned railroads of New Jersey. He is a member of the Bergen-Rockland and the West Jersey chapters of the National Railway Historical Society. Charles P. . For Caldes, exploring the state's many abandoned rights-of-way is a lifelong task of enjoyment
For Caldes, exploring the state's many abandoned rights-of-way is a lifelong task of enjoyment. About the Author Charles P. He is a member of the Bergen-Rockland and the West Jersey chapters of the National Railway Historical Society. . Caldes, raised in Ridgefield, New Jersey, has written extensively about the abandoned railroads of New Jersey
"History close to home" according to GumbyHistory close to home Gumby4 This is a great book for me since I live in the area. Great fun to see pictures of area from the past and knowing what they look like today.It is great to learn the history of certain buildings and roads. It helps explain why things are the way they are. . This is a great book for me since I live in the area. Great fun to see pictures of area from the past and knowing what they look like today.It is great to learn the history of certain buildings and roads. It helps explain why things are the way they are. Perfect Scott D Very nice book. Has a lot of different content that I haven't seen in other books. This book is a must to complement your collection of New Jersey railroad books. You get a sampling of many different railroads in the state, not just focused on one parti
From Cape May to Bayonne, New Jersey's tracks were soon humming with diesels while the old steamers were nudged onto the scrap tracks of the Central New Jersey, the Erie, and the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroads, among others. Powering a commuter train to Dover or a sand train to Millville's Wheaton glass plant, the diesels instantly proved their worth, praised by railroad employees for their ease of running and maintenance. From the Baldwins to the Alcos, the steam-spewing Behemoths to the smooth-running RS series, this engaging collection of vintage photographs remembers a time