My experience with this series is that there is a good linear flow of ideas a strong narrative history but also that the words and pictures often dont complement each other very well. 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. Yet another in the railroad color history series, this one about conrail is as good as the rest. Conrail railroad color history series by tim doherty.
Enjoy the intriguing passenger, freight and nonrevenue equipment of the jersey central and. The title of this book is conrail railroad color history and it was written by tim doherty. Lot 6 hardback books railroad trains steam locomotive. To address the looming collapse of freight and passenger rail traffic in the east as a result of those railroad bankruptcies. The golden age lasted from roughly the 1880s until the. The conrail historical societys conrail shoppe carries a variety of printed material for the conrail fan. I believe the amtrak, conrail and new haven volumes in mbis railroad color history series have been withdrawn from print as well. If you are a rail fan who appreciates great rail photography and a well written history, then this is for you.
Dec 25, 2019 conrail also retains various support facilities including maintenanceofway and training, as well as a 51 percent share in the indiana harbor belt railroad. A railroad history describes the remarkable development of the. Just a short line the story of the rahway valley railroad volume iii. The history of the pennsylvania railroads camden, new jersey, primary freight yard and shops. In 1982 a new paint shop was constructed after the miscellanious shop burned in 1981. The societys robust membership magazine the conrail quarterly and extensive archival and artifact. Customers located along conrail s lines have access to the national rail network through either railway.
The trade name co nrail is a portmanteau based on the companys legal name, and while it no longer operates trains, it continues to do business as an asset management and network services provider in three shared assets areas that. Mbis penn central book recently went out of print and copies already seem to have dried up. The book also examines csx hardware, facilities, and operations on more than 20,000 miles. A brief history of conrail michael froio photography. Ns and csx took administrative control of conrail on august 22, 1998. Here are carefully selected articles, photographs, and art. Best book on conrail trains magazine trains news wire. Then in 1983 a major modernization program was completed to bring jbs up to stateoftheart technological standards for locomotive maintenance. A smattering of freshly painted conrail blue locomotives, as well as other railroads locomotives that were leased to alleviate power shortages, added to the. We offer copies of the societys conrail quarterly magazine as well as books from a variety of publishers. The maryland and delaware railroad company our history. Conrail reporting mark cr, formally the consolidated rail corporation, was the primary class i railroad in the northeastern united states between 1976 and 1999. Conrail and its predecessors is a photographic and textual history of conrail. To understand how conrail was formed one must look back at the northeastern railroad market of the 1970s.
Conrail still exists as a jointly owned terminal and switching railroad. In august 1977, as the conrail startup was still in full swing, the maryland and delaware railroad company mdde was created. Apr 15, 2004 mbis penn central book recently went out of print and copies already seem to have dried up. Conrail railroad color history series by tim doherty, brian. The trade name conrail is a portmanteau based on the companys legal name, and while it no longer operates trains, it continues to do business as an asset management and network services provider in three shared assets areas that. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. Under the act, the united states railway association usra prepared a final system plan, identifying the rail lines from the bankrupt railroads that would be. It was published by mbi and has a total of 144 pages in the book. Mar, 2004 yet another in the railroad color history series, this one about conrail is as good as the rest.
In the years leading to 1973, the freight railroad system of the united states was collapsing. During its 25year history, conrail became one of the most familiar modern railroads, a freight line. The conrail historical society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that preserves the history of the consolidated rail corporation through education and publication, recognizing the creation of conrail as one of the most significant developments in the american railroad industry. We have a variety of books on various conrail topics, including everything from the stories behind its creation and dissolution to guides to conrails diverse equipment. The consolidated rail corporation, better known as conrail, was governments answer to the northeastern rail industrys collapse during the 1970s. During its 25year history, conrail became one of the most familiar modern railroads, a freight line that connected most of the northeasts population centers and was renowned for its clean locomotives, tight schedules, and frequent heavy freight trains. Conrail railroad color history by tim doherty 9780760314258. By the 1930s, pennsylvania railroad owned 31% of lv stock, increased to full ownership in 1961. New arrivals model railroad books, rail books, train books, railroad dvds, railroad maps, trucolor paint and other hobby items about american railroad history at discount at arizona hobbies has received within the last 90 days. Thankfully, under conrail management jbs was preserved as their main locomotive maintenance facility. Customers located along conrails lines have access to the national rail network through either railway. In 1987 conrail was returned to the private sector in what was then the largest initial public offering in u. Documenting the many books, videos, and other reference materials of.
Conrail reporting mark cr, formally the consolidated rail corporation, was the primary class. My experience with this series is that there is a good linear flow of ideas a strong narrative historybut also that the words and pictures often dont complement each other very well. The book covers conrail s rainbow years, when motive power in a variety of patchedout color schemes from its six predecessor railroads operated across the new conrail system. Second, the article states on the one hand that conrail was an old company, that its operations ended in 1999, etc. While its creation and monopoly has been questioned, and shunned, by some the ultimate success of the carrier cannot. On june 1, 1999, conrail began operating as a switching and terminal railroad. New books from morning sun in stock the model railroad shop. Conrail, short for the consolidated rail corporation, was a government. The trade name conrail is a portmanteau based on the companys legal name, and while it no longer operates trains, it continues to do business as an asset management and network services provider in three shared. Conrail consolidated rail corporation after the failure of penn central in 1970, the government formed the. The conrail historical society, chambersburg, pennsylvania. The conrail historical society is dedicated to the preservation of conrail s history. Conrail cyclopedia photos, rosters, history of conrail locomotives. Our books cover many aspects of conrails history, from the companys storied corporate history to the intricacies of conrails equipment.
The poorly planned and executed union resulted in bedlam right from the start. Vintage reading railroad conrail era book two 19761998. Its a little superficial, but you might want to take a look at the mbi color railroad series, which has a voume for conrail. Rival railroads agree on conrails assets the new york times. In the spring of 1997, norfolk southern corporation ns and csx corporation csx agreed to acquire conrail through a joint stock purchase. It contains original scholarship and fresh interpretations that set the standard in railway research. After one year of operation the expense of subsidizing these lines at conrails high cost led the state governments to seek a lower cost short line as a designated operator. Renamed lehigh valley railroad in 1853 and opened in 1855.
Book one focused on the creation of conrail, each of the readings main routes and the steam locomotives which survived into the conrail era. Vintage reading railroad conrail era book two 19761998 dale. Locomotive photos, rosters, history, and more for conrail and its predecessor railroads. Conrai l formally th e consolidated ra il corporation, with reporting mark cr was the primary clas s i railr oad in the northeastern united states between 1976 and 1999. Our books cover many aspects of conrail s history, from the companys storied corporate history to the intricacies of conrail s. After the failure of penn central in 1970, the government formed the united states railway association in 1973 to. Make sure your conrail library is complete with our selections. This structure remained as a planing mill until the early 1960s. Conrail also purchased several groups of newlybuilt 86footers. Included are the details about the creation, expansion and various improvements from the beginning in 1883 to conrails present day operation. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Learn how conrails predecessor railroads became mired in financial troubles and. Conrail is a service provider for csx corporation and norfolk southern corporation the areas we serve are shared assets of csx and norfolk southern.
The official online store of the conrail historical society, a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. A new book series from the crhs archival collections. By 1909, railroad management authorized the construction of a second planing mill to serve the altoona car shop area. It covers the history of the railroad very well, as well as its demise and the photos are superb. The conrail historical society is dedicated to the preservation of conrails history. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. Lv filed for bankruptcy on june 21, 1970, and was among the properties conveyed to conrail on april 1, 1976. As we know, this great nation would not have grown and prospered as it did without the railroads, which brought together the young country and allowed for unprecedented prosperity. Railroad history in the united states is nearly as old as the country itself, dating back to the mid1820s.
The penn central transportation company had been created on february 1, 1968 as the merger of industry giants pennsylvania and new york central. Morning sun southern railway in color vol 2,3, lanierreisweber, hc. An indepth look at first and secondgeneration sds, rsds, sixwheeled ges, and the big century series from alco. Cnjlv color guide to freight and passenger equipment. Today, conrail still uses the building, known as the steel shop. By the time conrail approached its 10th birthday the railroad was ready to return back to the private sector. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. Im fortunate to have purchased the book as its very well done. The third in a series of titles covering conrails first years of operations 19761982, this book features the best of the best in early conrail photography.
Its largest eastern railroad, the penn central railroad pc, had declared bankruptcy in. Ed duffy has opened a new perspective on the power of the regions railroads. Two of the northeasts legendary anthracite roads ran sidebyside into bankruptcy and, eventually, conrail. Learn how conrails predecessor railroads became mired in financial troubles and how conrail was formed, subsidized by the government, and became profitable within five years. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Conrail rainbow years, volume 1 the garbely publishing. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping. New arrivals railroad books rail books railroad dvds. The book covers conrails rainbow years in new jerseys commuter region, when motive power in a variety of patchedout color schemes from njdot and predecessor railroads. Apr 01, 2016 by the time conrail approached its 10th birthday the railroad was ready to return back to the private sector. All the proceeds from our sales benefit the conrail historical society, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The approved merger plan restructured conrail into a switching and terminal railroad operating about 1,200 miles of track in three regional areas. Conrail formally the consolidated rail corporation, with reporting mark cr was the primary class i railroad in the northeastern united states between 1976 and 1999.
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