Conrail and Its Predecessors
by Brian Solomon
Item #01309

From storied bankruptcies to unexpected profit, explore the
fascinating history of Conrail in this new book from Brian
Solomon.

Description

Conrail and Its Predecessors is a photographic and textual
history of Conrail. Learn how Conrail's predecessor railroads
became mired in financial troubles and how Conrail was formed,
subsidized by the government, and became profitable within five
years.

This book features:

Brief histories of the Pennsylvania, New York Central, and
other Conrail forerunners.
The changing markets of the 1960s and 1970s.
The formation of Conrail in 1976.
Conrail's success in the 1980s.
Conrail and predecessor routes and maps.
And much more!

Author: Brian Solomon
Size: 8.25 x 10.75
Pages: 208
Color photos: 275