Volume 2's B&LE story starts in 1994 - the final year of Volume 1 - and continues to 2019 featuring the transition from Transtar to Great Lakes Transportation and on to Canadian National. During this period, B&LE transitioned from a "big steel road", dropping its operational marriage with sister Union Railroad.Ê

This book continues the examination of the former Penn Central territory under Conrail ownership from 1980-1984. Join veteran Conrail manager and author Stephen Timko as he explains operational changes and improvements as well as abandonments and line sales. Coverage features foreign operations over Conrail and former Penn Central equipment and structures.

Hoboken Shore, CNJ, LV, NY Dock, Jay Street, NY Cross Harbor, and other assorted industrial roads surrounding NY Harbor are featured in color, all pre-2000! Today, hardly a trace remains of these once-intriguing properties.Ê

In 1905, the Long Island Rail Road began electric operations with a small fleet of multiple unit (MU) passenger cars. This title features everything from MP41 Gibbs cars and the fleet of MP54 cars (including all classes) to the LIRR's iconic double-decker fleet built after WWII. A must-have title for LIRR fans.

The final volume is a detailed scrapbook from Erie Railroad Magazine featuring the Niagara Falls Branch to Youngstown, OH. Most images date from 1945 - 1960 with a few pre-World War I images, as well as 1930s and up to 1962. The North Randal, OH ore facility; the Main Line through Passaic, NJ; the Susquehanna, PA coal facility; and the docks at Weehawken, NJ all feature as well.

This entry features 1990s action on Tennessee Pass as the last Rio Grande locomotive-powered trains move traffic over the Continental Divide. The book covers every facet of operation needed to keep trains going on the pass 3% grade. It's the last hurrah for the small yet mighty Rio Grande before it succumbed to industry mergers.

The final entry in this series features former Erie Lackawanna property and equipment from 1991-1999. Travel east-west across the former EL system viewing CP, NYS&W, Ohio Central, and other operations.

Old Reliable's passenger service was neither deluxe nor state-of-the-art, and its feature trains all originated on someone else's railroad. However, the Louisville & Nashville offered a comfortable, friendly service that connected the major gateways in the East and Midwest with the South.

First of a four-part series on New Haven Power. Gone since 1969, the New Haven rostered a fleet of unique B-A1A electric/diesel-electric passenger locomotives which replaced older Alco units. Alco freight cabs and boosters, experimental lightweight passenger units. FL9 coverage includes post New Haven owners.

Volume 2 covers the former MGA West Division, including the modern (1967) Waynesburg Southern and (1984) Manor Branch. It features 300 full-color photos by noted railfan photographer E. Roy Ward.

This second volume examines the NS systemwide between 1999 and the takeover of Conrail lines until 2019. Particular attention is given to operations on the former Conrail and Virginian lines and the coal country of West Virginia. Everything from blue former Conrail engines to the NSÕs heritage fleet is featured in scenic and historic locations.

Electro-Motive power played a huge role in moving Santa Fe trains. In this volume, four-axle hood units, from pre-WWII switchers to Warbonnet GP60Ms are covered.

The great harbor surrounding New York City was both a barrier and a thoroughfare for dozens of area railroads. This first volume features the unique character of waterfront railroading on the B&O, BEDT, BT, DL&W, Erie, and EL.

Enjoy the variety of cabooses acquired by Conrail. Plenty of intriguing roster shots.

Travels with author and photographer Dick Loane conclude with excursions and daily railroading in New England. Read his observations and view his photography on the B&M, B&A, MEC, D&H, RUT, CV, and New England shortlines.