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Pennsylvania Railroad Triumph Series
The Pennsylvania Railroad's empire, equipment and operations are regarded as one of railroading's greatest triumphs. Each book in this incredible series takes a comprehensive look at one division within the Pennsy and follows it from its origin to its post-Pennsy status. Books within this series have been touted as "journalism at its best" and "the best railroad history book ever written" 400 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
Triumph I: Altoona to Pitcairn 1846-1996, Roberts. Covers the saga of the fabled Pittsburgh Division all the way up to the Conrail breakup. 688 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
Be sure to also see other Triumph books in this series:
R01883 - Triumph II: Philadelphia to Harrisburg 1828-1998
Messer. Relates the amazing story of PRR's important Philadelphia Division. 769 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
R01884 - Triumph III: Philadelphia Terminal: 1838-2000
Messer. Presents the complex and fascinating story of the Philadelphia Terminal and includes stations, the Main Line and the dramatic Junction Railroad battles. 644 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
R01885 - Triumph IV: Harrisburg to Altoona 1846-2001, Messer. Book covers the serpentine Middle Division and a full history of the famous Altoona shops and yards. 565 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
R01886 - Triumph V: Philadelphia to New York, 1830-2002
Messer & Roberts. Shows the PRR's New York Division, including the early history of the Camden & Amboy, the saga of the entry into New York City, and the Hell Gate Bridge line to New England. 525 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
R01888 - Triumph VI: Philadelphia, Columbia, Harrisburg to Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Roberts and Messer. This volume covers the battle for rail supremacy in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania between the Baltimore & Ohio and the Pennsylvania Railroad, showing how the Pennsy's acquisition of smaller roads swung the tide in its favor. 400 pages, 685 color and B&W photos, maps and illustrations.
R01889 - Triumph VII: Harrisburg to the Lakes, Wilkes-Barre, Oil City and Red Bank, 1827-2004
Roberts & Messer. This in-depth look at the Pennsylvania Railroad's Northern Division shows you Pennsy's acquisition of smaller railroads to create a premier trunkline, domination of competing railroads, challenges with Mother Nature, changes over 177 years, and more. 400 pages, 700 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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