Description
Grouped by divisions, information is presented on each line including its
history, route, cars and equipment, schedules, signage, car house and
final abandonment. In most cases the author provides a complete track map
along with photos taken on each line. Approximately 150 totally new maps
were drawn by the publisher. The book contains 10 chapters plus a section
which covers the complete car rosters. Chapter one gives a brief history
of the Public Service Corporation while introducing the subject matter of
the book. Chapters two through seven cover the individual lines in each of
the six divisions. Chapter eight provides information on the car houses
and storage yards. Chapter nine covers nonrevenue cars and Chapter 10
mentions the ferry boats that helped serve some of the lines.
Hardbound with 400 pages, more than 400 photographs, in excess of 150
maps, and various car diagrams. This book also features a multi-color
cover illustration by Chuck Boie.
