Long Island Rail Road

The Long Island Rail Road was the brainchild of Major D.B. Douglass, chief engineer of the Brooklyn and Jamaica Railroad Company, and was created to form the shortest and fastest route from Brooklyn to Boston. The first rumblings started in 1832, and from its humble beginnings with the Brooklyn & Jamaica Railroad, the railway evolved and grew into the busiest commuter railroad today. Long Island Rail Roadchronicles the history of this legendary line from its early roots to its status today as the busiest commuter railroad in North America. The mergers, consolidations, and competitors of the LIRR are detailed, as well as the spectacular Penn Station's construction and demise. The determination and ingenuity of the tunnels that were constructed give railfans a glimpse of how these marvels were made. Author Stan Fischler's entertaining and informative text is accompanied by archival photography, route maps, timetables, paraphernalia, and vibrant modern color photography.Fischler, Stan is the author of 'Long Island Rail Road ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780760326855 and ISBN 0760326851.