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