Early Railroads of New York's Capital District
Publisher: Timothy Starr
Published: 2011
Language: eng
Format: Softcover
Number of pages: 125
ISBN-13: 9780578080970
Description: The early railroads of New York’s Capital District were among the most important in the country. The New York Central, born from the merging of the first railroads in the state, became the famous “Water Level Route” that transported goods and people in the most economical manner to the West. The Delaware and Hudson, running roughly south to north, became the famous “Bridge Line” to the Adirondacks and Canada in addition to providing much of New York State with anthracite coal used in manufacturing. The Boston and Albany became the primary outlet for the city of Boston, then one of the country’s most important cities. By the late 1800s, these systems were firmly established and served as vital transportation systems for the entire nation.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Pioneer Railroad; title: To The Tourist Mecca; title: Gateway to the West; title: Connecting to Canada and Boston; title: Railroad Wars; title: The New York Central; title: The Delaware and Hudson; title: Into the Wilderness; title: Rise of the Street Railway; title: Early Railroad Listing; title: Bibliography; title: Index; title: About the Author