By Streamliner from Ny to Fl: New York to Florida

By Joseph M. Welsh

Long before the airlines and the interstates became popular, the railroad transported millions of winter weary New Yorkers to the sunny vacation spots in Florida.By Streamliner-New York to Florida tells the story of the great passenger trains that ran up and down the East coast from the late 1930is through 1971. Travelers could choose from such legendary trains as the Silver Meteor, the Orange Blossom Special, the Havana Special or the Champion -- all modem and very posh.This in-depth study is filled with historic photos, ads and posters, equipment rosters, and timetables. Great information for train enthusiasts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 094411914X
• ISBN13: 9780944119143
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.8"