Steam Railroads of Central New York by Kenneth Hojnacki Soft Cover 1973 35 Pages
Steam Railroads of Central New York by Kenneth Hojnacki Soft Cover 1973 35 Pages

Steam Railroads of Central New York by Kenneth Hojnacki Soft Cover 1973 35 Pages

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Steam Railroads of Central New York by Kenneth Hojnacki Soft Cover 1973 35 Pages
 
Steam Railroads of Central New York by Kenneth L. Hojnacki
Softcover
35 Pages
Copyright 1973 Central New York Chapter National Railway Historical Society, Inc.

Contents
New York Central System
New York, Ontario & Western Railway
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Central New York Southern Railroad
Skaneateles Shortline Railroad
Marcellus & Otisco Lake Railway
Owasco River Railroad  
Foreward
The railroads of the nation, more than any other single factor, have helped to push the frontier westward and settle it. Central New York communities were still fairly isolated in the 1830's and the prospect of a railroad through their territory brought great visions of increased population and growth.
Though in many cases horses pulled the first trains, the steam locomotive signaled the beginning of the glorious age of railroading. The powerful, awesome machines could move more freight and passengers than ever before. The steamer saw the railroads through boom periods, through panics and bankruptcies, and did its best through periods of waning business. It did not accept defeat easily and its numbers were still present in the 1950's in this region. When the steamer left the scene physically, it remained in spirit.
This is not intended as an in-depth study of steam railroads, nor can it cover every line in the Central New York region. Rather, the brief historical sketches and photos attempt to evoke the spirit of steam railroading and its development in this area.
TWO MAPS
1881 State engineers map
1950 Lehigh Valley map
Lots of black & white photos

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