H was a small 96mile singletrack railroad located mostly in the northwest corner of new jersey. Presented here is a description of the rail bed as it exists, with hopes that it may one day be an official trail. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The lehigh and new england railroad and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This 1992 edition appears to be identical to the 1980 edition, although the isbn is different. I have not seen this book very often but it looks good and was published in 1972 by the nrhs. On the eastern end, in new jersey and new york, it basically operated road freights over its tracks and those of other railroads. The railroad switching terminal at maybrook, new york by. Here is the story of a carrier originally envisioned as part of a major trunk line to new england that later prospered as an efficient carrier of pennsylvania coal. They built west from near bath and acquired the crane railroad. The lehigh valley railroad remained in operation during the 1970 bankruptcy, as was the common practice of the time.
Lehigh new england for sale model railroad collectibles. It enjoyed great success in this regard for many years. Lehigh and new england railroad company improves under lehigh coal. On the eastern end, in new jersey and new york, it basically operated road freights over its tracks and those of other railroads on the way to campbell hall and maybrook yard.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. We found a copy of a book published in april of 1960 that was originally released as a report to the central railroad of new jersey by the consulting engineering. Central railroad of new jersey, lehigh valley railroad, reading company, lehigh and new england, lehigh and hudson river railroad, lackawanna railroad who we are our organization consists of almost 1,000 authors, historians, railroad employees, photographers, model railroaders, and just plain rail fans who share our interest in the railroads. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. History of the lehigh and new england railroad company. The lcn investigated building a canal port at catty.
The company holds the distinction of being the second notable u. New haven railroad it was operated as a separate entity until formally merged in to the new haven on june 1, 1927. We handle all books with white gloves no fingerprints on your book. New book lehigh and new england railroad company, the. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The lehigh and new england railroad public group facebook. The lehigh and new england railway was chartered by the central railroad of new jersey to take over some of the lines in pennsylvania. Around 1868, serious proposals for the crossing of the hudson river at poughkeepsie began to appear. Long distance trails the lehigh and new england railroad. History of lehigh and new england railroad company book.
Lehigh and new england railroad and its successors in color. History of the lehigh and new england railroad company is a used comb bound plastic available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Included in that sale was the main line east from tamaqua, the old lehigh and lackawanna railroad and northampton railroad from bethlehem to martins creek, and the branch from bethlehem west to allentown. This allcolor book takes the reader from the steam age, through years of operation. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Originally planned as a continuous line east to boston, plans were later cut back to a section west of the river. Lehigh and new england railroad and its successors, in color. Here is the story of a carrier originally envisioned as part of a major trunk line to new england that later prospered as an efficient carrier of pennsylvania coal, slate, and cement. The lehigh and new england railroad was likely the least known of the great anthracite carriers of the northeast which included names like the reading, lehigh valley, and jersey central. While this rail line, abandoned mostly in 1962 is not yet a trail, certain sections are. For more details and ordering information, please visit our website. The route was completed from slatington to pine island, but between swartswood and hainesburg junction it used trackage rights over the new york, susquehanna and western railway.
Representative records of subsidiaries include the lehigh coal mine company, 17921836. New book lehigh and new england railroad company, the west. The lehigh and new england railroad book, 1980 worldcat. Pennsylvania, slatington and new england railroad project. For maps of the routes and land holdings of the lehigh and new england railroad, the series engineering drawings, ca.
Tamaqua yard of the reading railroad located at the south end of town. Pa state archives mg311 scope and content note lehigh. New book lehigh and new england railroad company, the west end, history and operations. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Once again, the old company played a role in the industrial development of the town. This was released by national railway historical society in 1972. Its route at this time was much more modest, extending from slatington, pennsylvania to pine island, new york. Oct 29, 2010 new book lehigh and new england railroad company, the west end, customers, branches and cars post by peteb wed aug 14, 2019 2.
An online gallery featuring a variety of images from the anthracite railroads of eastern pennsylvania. Lehigh and new england railroad news newspapers books scholar jstor july. Book is wrapped and mailed in a topquality, durable container. Lehigh and new england railroad and successors in color. It would make an excellent trail, though much of it would no longer be possible. Augsburger anthracite railroads historical society, inc. Mike bednar lehigh and new england railroad and its successors, in color from morning sun. The central railroad of new jersey cnj organized the lehigh and new england railway to buy and operate the portions of the line between hauto and tamaqua, pennsylvania, and from bethlehem and allentown through bath to martins creek, pennsylvania, approximately 40 miles 64 kilometres. The history and operations of the lne deserved its own volume.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Pictorial history of the lehigh and new england railroad. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Lehigh and new england railroad can be seen just left of the highway at the base of the hillside. Color retrospect 1st edition by douglas lilly author 5. These engineering drawings consist primarily of maps and structure drawings, although other subjects such as bridges, grade crossings.
History of lehigh and new england railroad company. Illustrated throughout with captioned photos, many from distinguished photographers such as don ball. The lehigh and new england railroad railroad history and. Lehigh and new england railroad and its successors morning. Aug 04, 2019 arhs anthracite railroads historical society digital archives. History of lehigh and new england railroad company the history and operations of the lne deserved its own volume. Lehigh and new england railroad and its successors, in. In 1972, the lehigh valley railroad assumed the remaining pennsylvania trackage of the central railroad of new jersey, a competing anthracite railroad which had entered bankruptcy as well. The lehigh and new england railroad was organized april 2, 1895 as the successor to the pennsylvania, poughkeepsie and boston railroad. Lehigh and new england ry rolling stock photographic roster.