by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2003)
Softbound: 168 pages, 250+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 1 covers the C-415, C-424, C-425, and C-430 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2003)
Softbound: 168 pages, 250+ color and b&w photos
Description: In April 1963, Alco Products, Inc., introduced the Century line of diesel-electric locomotive models to the North American market. Designed to compete with the latest designs from General Motors and General Electric, initial offerings included the 2,000-horsepower C-420 and 2,400-horsepower C-424. Both models rode on B-B trucks – production of a C-C truck model, designated the C-628, began in late 1963. But this was to be the last hurrah of what was, at one time in aggregate, the nation’s largest locomotive builder. Between 1848 and 1963, the American Locomotive Co. (its name was changed to Alco Products in 1955) and its multiple predecessors built more than 90,000 locomotives. Most of these were steam locomotives, with the builder producing its first successful diesel-electric in 1924. Century production lasted for only five years, as competition from a onetime ally, General Electric, ate away at Alco’s market share. Production of the Century line ended in 1969, although the designs continued to be built in Canada for another six years. In all, 805 C-series and 168 M-series (the Canadian designation for post-1968 production) models were produced. Volume 1 covers the C-415, C-424, C-425, and C-430 models in text, photographs, and roster.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2009)
Softbound: 52 pages, 77 color photos
Description: This book from Mike Bednar features 77 color photos of Alcos in northeastern Pennsylvania during the 1960s and 1970s, in the autumn of their careers. LV, CNJ, Reading, D&H and more! You'll see everything from dependable Alco switchers serving local industries to quartets of roadswitchers on ore drags to big Century 628s climbing mountains with symbol freight tonnage.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2009)
Softbound: 52 pages, 77 color photos
Description: This book from Mike Bednar features 77 color photos of Alcos in northeastern Pennsylvania during the 1960s and 1970s, in the autumn of their careers. LV, CNJ, Reading, D&H and more! You'll see everything from dependable Alco switchers serving local industries to quartets of roadswitchers on ore drags to big Century 628s climbing mountains with symbol freight tonnage.
Updated: April 15, 2020
ALCO's To Allentown
by Thomas A. Biery
Publisher: The Railroad Press (1998) (Out of print)
Softbound: 112 pages, 150+ photos (80+ color)
Description: Spend time along the mainlines of the LVRR, CNJ, and Reading and visit smaller locations on the Ironton, Northampton & Bath, Erie Lackawanna, and the Lehigh & New England. The beautiful scenery makes a wonderful setting for vintage railroad locomotives, freight cars and structures. Includes action and roster views of classic 1960's railroad motive power from huge 200-ton Lehigh Valley C628's to small industrial switchers serving local cement mills.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: The Railroad Press (1998) (Out of print)
Softbound: 112 pages, 150+ photos (80+ color)
Description: Spend time along the mainlines of the LVRR, CNJ, and Reading and visit smaller locations on the Ironton, Northampton & Bath, Erie Lackawanna, and the Lehigh & New England. The beautiful scenery makes a wonderful setting for vintage railroad locomotives, freight cars and structures. Includes action and roster views of classic 1960's railroad motive power from huge 200-ton Lehigh Valley C628's to small industrial switchers serving local cement mills.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Chuck Yungkurth
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Anthracite or “hard” coal is scarce all over the world and is found virtually nowhere in the United States, except in Northeast Pennsylvania. It burns at a high temperature with almost no smoke, leaving little ash and dust. Anthracite Railroads & Mining in Color Volume 1 features its development and the roads involved, including Reading, Jersey Central, Wanamie Mine Railway, Lehigh & New England, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, and Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Anthracite or “hard” coal is scarce all over the world and is found virtually nowhere in the United States, except in Northeast Pennsylvania. It burns at a high temperature with almost no smoke, leaving little ash and dust. Anthracite Railroads & Mining in Color Volume 1 features its development and the roads involved, including Reading, Jersey Central, Wanamie Mine Railway, Lehigh & New England, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, and Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Chuck Yungkurth
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: An all-color look at the intimate relationship between the anthracite coal industry and the D&H, EL, LV, R&N and other area roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: An all-color look at the intimate relationship between the anthracite coal industry and the D&H, EL, LV, R&N and other area roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Nevin S. Yeakel
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2008)
Softcover: 56 pages, 37 color photos & 33 B&W photos
Description: A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor. Features 70 photos (37 color and 33 b/w), many of which are seldom-seen views taken inside the plant. PB&NE, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, BSCO Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. Includes eight maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2008)
Softcover: 56 pages, 37 color photos & 33 B&W photos
Description: A fascinating look at railroad operations at Bethlehem Steel's home plant written by an employee who spent more than 35 years working on the railroad inside the steel mill, with three decades of experience as a supervisor. Features 70 photos (37 color and 33 b/w), many of which are seldom-seen views taken inside the plant. PB&NE, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Delaware & Hudson, Conrail, BSCO Narrow Gauge and other private Bethlehem Steel equipment are shown, including hot metal cars, cinder pots and heavy-duty flatcars with loads. Includes eight maps, plus charts listing tracks, crew assignments and interchanges. This book is an outstanding resource that provides excellent coverage of how the railroads operated inside the steel mill.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Beautiful color roster shots of cabooses taken 1950's to 1980's. Includes these Railroad Reporting Marks: D&H, D&S, D&TS, DL&W, DM&CI, DM&IR, D&RGW, DSS&A, DT, DT&I, DWP, EJ&E, EL, Erie, FCP, FP&E, FDDM&S, FW&D, G&F, GA, GB&W, GM&O, GN, G&W, GTW, GW, IC, ICG, IHB, INT, IT, IU, KCS, L&HR, L&M, L&N, L&NE, L&NW, LIRR, LS&I, LV, M&B, M&E, M&P, M&St.L, MEC, MILW, MKT, MNS, Monon, MP, MRY, and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Beautiful color roster shots of cabooses taken 1950's to 1980's. Includes these Railroad Reporting Marks: D&H, D&S, D&TS, DL&W, DM&CI, DM&IR, D&RGW, DSS&A, DT, DT&I, DWP, EJ&E, EL, Erie, FCP, FP&E, FDDM&S, FW&D, G&F, GA, GB&W, GM&O, GN, G&W, GTW, GW, IC, ICG, IHB, INT, IT, IU, KCS, L&HR, L&M, L&N, L&NE, L&NW, LIRR, LS&I, LV, M&B, M&E, M&P, M&St.L, MEC, MILW, MKT, MNS, Monon, MP, MRY, and others.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Craig Bossler
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1995) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Two of the Northeast’s legendary anthracite roads ran side-by-side into bankruptcy and, eventually, Conrail. Enjoy the intriguing passenger, freight and non-revenue equipment of the Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley railroads in almost 300 vivid color photographs augmented by detailed commentary.
Updated: August 13, 2025
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1995) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Two of the Northeast’s legendary anthracite roads ran side-by-side into bankruptcy and, eventually, Conrail. Enjoy the intriguing passenger, freight and non-revenue equipment of the Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley railroads in almost 300 vivid color photographs augmented by detailed commentary.
Updated: August 13, 2025
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: FCP, FEC, FW&D, GN, GM&O, GTW, H&BT, IC, ICG, IT, KCS, Koppers, LEF, L&HR, L&NE, LV, LIRR, L&N, MEC, M&P, MGA, MKT, MP, M&StL, MTR, NAR, NH, NYC, NYS&W, NKP, N&W, NPBL, NS, ON and OC.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: FCP, FEC, FW&D, GN, GM&O, GTW, H&BT, IC, ICG, IT, KCS, Koppers, LEF, L&HR, L&NE, LV, LIRR, L&N, MEC, M&P, MGA, MKT, MP, M&StL, MTR, NAR, NH, NYC, NYS&W, NKP, N&W, NPBL, NS, ON and OC.
Updated: October 24, 2020
EMD's GP18: The Transitional Road Switcher
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Softcover: 92 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Fascinating history of the GP18, a road switcher. Conrail inherited four units from the Lehigh Valley. This reference book lists the railroads that bought the GP18s in alphabetical order and provides black and white as well as color photos of the engines in their company's paint scheme. With rosters showing original and secondary owners. With schematic diagrams on inside front and rear covers.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Withers Publishing (1992) (Out of print)
Softcover: 92 pages, all b&w photos
Description: Fascinating history of the GP18, a road switcher. Conrail inherited four units from the Lehigh Valley. This reference book lists the railroads that bought the GP18s in alphabetical order and provides black and white as well as color photos of the engines in their company's paint scheme. With rosters showing original and secondary owners. With schematic diagrams on inside front and rear covers.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Diesel Era
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2001)
Softcover: 72 pages, 250 photos mostly b&w
Description: To fill the gap between the 600-horsepower SW1 and the 1,000-horsepower SW7, EMD introduced its 800-horsepower SW8 model in 1950. Over the next four years, General Motors built a total of 366 SW8s for 49 U.S. and nine Canadian customers at both its Electro-Motive Division plant and La Grange, IL and General Motors Diesel Division facility at London, Ontario.
Updated: December 2, 2022
Publisher: Withers Publishing (2001)
Softcover: 72 pages, 250 photos mostly b&w
Description: To fill the gap between the 600-horsepower SW1 and the 1,000-horsepower SW7, EMD introduced its 800-horsepower SW8 model in 1950. Over the next four years, General Motors built a total of 366 SW8s for 49 U.S. and nine Canadian customers at both its Electro-Motive Division plant and La Grange, IL and General Motors Diesel Division facility at London, Ontario.
Updated: December 2, 2022
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Vintage Freight Cars is a compendium of rare color slides not used in Morning Sun Book's Color Guides, including roads never covered. You'll find Class-One road cars resold, experimental, demonstrators, and one-of-a kinds. Special flatcar loads, detail shots, unusual weathering, and unique angles round out the series -- all the work of pioneer rolling stock color photographer Paul C. Winters, whose images have appeared in over 60 Morning Sun Books Color Guides. A treasure chest of projects for the model railroader and a unique look at the rolling stock for the prototype historian.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 96 pages, all color photos
Description: Vintage Freight Cars is a compendium of rare color slides not used in Morning Sun Book's Color Guides, including roads never covered. You'll find Class-One road cars resold, experimental, demonstrators, and one-of-a kinds. Special flatcar loads, detail shots, unusual weathering, and unique angles round out the series -- all the work of pioneer rolling stock color photographer Paul C. Winters, whose images have appeared in over 60 Morning Sun Books Color Guides. A treasure chest of projects for the model railroader and a unique look at the rolling stock for the prototype historian.
Updated: April 15, 2020
The Hard Coal Carriers: Volume 1, First Generation Geep
by Gerard Bernet
Publisher: Railroad Avenue Enterprises (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 80 pages, 1 color and 119 b&w photos
Description: 1 color and 119 black and white photos on the GP7’s, GP9’s & GP18’s, of the CNJ, LV, EL, DL&W, Erie, and Reading with complete roster info and data on each road’s units.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Railroad Avenue Enterprises (1994) (Out of print)
Softcover: 80 pages, 1 color and 119 b&w photos
Description: 1 color and 119 black and white photos on the GP7’s, GP9’s & GP18’s, of the CNJ, LV, EL, DL&W, Erie, and Reading with complete roster info and data on each road’s units.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the L&NE till it ceased operation in 1960 and then was operated by CNJ, LV, CR and NS.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the L&NE till it ceased operation in 1960 and then was operated by CNJ, LV, CR and NS.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Bob Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: The Valley in the early 1970s was undergoing many changes. Taking over CNJ operations in Pennsylvania required additional power and many new diesels arrived to assist the LV's roster.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2017)
Hardcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: The Valley in the early 1970s was undergoing many changes. Taking over CNJ operations in Pennsylvania required additional power and many new diesels arrived to assist the LV's roster.
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Bob Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: The Valley makes strides toward profitability with higher utilization of its power and new trains. The Alcos are still out in full force (and colors!).
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: The Valley makes strides toward profitability with higher utilization of its power and new trains. The Alcos are still out in full force (and colors!).
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Bob Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: Explores the final two years of operation of the independent railroad corporation before its inclusion into the Conrail System Plan. Striving for image improvements, the Lehigh Valley purchased new locomotives from General Electric to maintain faster intermodal schedules. The modernized fleet of boldly repainted equipment made a prominent statement!
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2018)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook available
Description: Explores the final two years of operation of the independent railroad corporation before its inclusion into the Conrail System Plan. Striving for image improvements, the Lehigh Valley purchased new locomotives from General Electric to maintain faster intermodal schedules. The modernized fleet of boldly repainted equipment made a prominent statement!
Updated: October 24, 2020
Lehigh Valley Diesel Pictorial
by Silverlake Images
Publisher: White River Productions (2013) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This 112 page, full-color soft-bound book contains hundreds of photos of LV diesels in action. Representative photos illustrate virtually every freight and passenger diesel the LV owned, from early prewar boxcabs to later entries by EMD, Alco, Baldwin, GE, and more. A detailed roster and brief history of the railroad are included as well as a bonus feature on the famous Sayre Shops where these diesels were maintained until LV became part of Conrail in 1976.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (2013) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: This 112 page, full-color soft-bound book contains hundreds of photos of LV diesels in action. Representative photos illustrate virtually every freight and passenger diesel the LV owned, from early prewar boxcabs to later entries by EMD, Alco, Baldwin, GE, and more. A detailed roster and brief history of the railroad are included as well as a bonus feature on the famous Sayre Shops where these diesels were maintained until LV became part of Conrail in 1976.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Stations, towers, yards, shops are all put in context with trains and operations on the eastern end of the Lehigh Valley.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Stations, towers, yards, shops are all put in context with trains and operations on the eastern end of the Lehigh Valley.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Stations, towers, bridges and anything else “without wheels” on the LV Wyoming Division Main and L&S District.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2008)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Stations, towers, bridges and anything else “without wheels” on the LV Wyoming Division Main and L&S District.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The shops, stations, towers and other facilities of the LVRR from Sayre to Buffalo are examined along with the trains that plied these routes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The shops, stations, towers and other facilities of the LVRR from Sayre to Buffalo are examined along with the trains that plied these routes.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1989) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: An all-color trip on the LVRR main line from NY Harbor to Pennsylvania and on to Buffalo. The many paint schemes and varied diesel types are all examined. When this bestseller was released in 1989 no volume was indicated but this is “Volume 1” of the six volume series.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1989) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: An all-color trip on the LVRR main line from NY Harbor to Pennsylvania and on to Buffalo. The many paint schemes and varied diesel types are all examined. When this bestseller was released in 1989 no volume was indicated but this is “Volume 1” of the six volume series.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Lehigh Valley in Color, Volume 2
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1991) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 2 in this full-color series takes the reader all along the Black Diamond Route with beautiful photos of the late post-war steam engines and early diesels throughout western New York. The passenger fleet is given its due in several locations in the lower Lehigh Valley with side trips to the Hazleton Branches and Binghamton. Also featured are operations not normally seen: the New York Harbor Marine operations and the hump yard at Oak Island. Throughout the book, special attention is paid to the men who worked so proudly on this historic railroad.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1991) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Volume 2 in this full-color series takes the reader all along the Black Diamond Route with beautiful photos of the late post-war steam engines and early diesels throughout western New York. The passenger fleet is given its due in several locations in the lower Lehigh Valley with side trips to the Hazleton Branches and Binghamton. Also featured are operations not normally seen: the New York Harbor Marine operations and the hump yard at Oak Island. Throughout the book, special attention is paid to the men who worked so proudly on this historic railroad.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Jeremy F. Plant and Richard Steinbrenner
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1999) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Here’s a chronological look back at the Lehigh Valley from the 1940s to Conrail — streamlined steam, FT’s in pusher service, PA’s in passenger service, and more, all shot in beautiful color.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (1999) (Out of print)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Here’s a chronological look back at the Lehigh Valley from the 1940s to Conrail — streamlined steam, FT’s in pusher service, PA’s in passenger service, and more, all shot in beautiful color.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mitchell E. Dakelman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2007)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the fall of the Lehigh Valley Railroad through its Annual Reports and more than 250 color images from post-WWII to Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2007)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Follow the fall of the Lehigh Valley Railroad through its Annual Reports and more than 250 color images from post-WWII to Conrail.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Work with the local freights over the LV system in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2011)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Work with the local freights over the LV system in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The story of the Valley's through freights, how they gathered the local traffic and forwarded it to classification yards. The Apollo piggyback service and the 1972 pickup of former Lehigh & New England trackage added additional traffic to the mix.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2012)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The story of the Valley's through freights, how they gathered the local traffic and forwarded it to classification yards. The Apollo piggyback service and the 1972 pickup of former Lehigh & New England trackage added additional traffic to the mix.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Robert F. Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explores the legacy of the iconic Lehigh Valley Railroad as it was gradually absorbed into a multi-state transportation entity. From 1976-1986, the assets, signs, and symbols of the old corporation faded away and Conrail emerged.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explores the legacy of the iconic Lehigh Valley Railroad as it was gradually absorbed into a multi-state transportation entity. From 1976-1986, the assets, signs, and symbols of the old corporation faded away and Conrail emerged.
Updated: July 9, 2021
by Robert F. Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore the evolution of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's remaining vestiges under the new operations of Conrail during its reign as a megalithic corporation, until it becomes a partner in an even larger corporate giant. The Route of the Black Diamond lives on in the hearts of all!
Updated: November 12, 2021
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2022)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Explore the evolution of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's remaining vestiges under the new operations of Conrail during its reign as a megalithic corporation, until it becomes a partner in an even larger corporate giant. The Route of the Black Diamond lives on in the hearts of all!
Updated: November 12, 2021
by Stephan M. Koenig
Publisher: South Platte Press (2011) (Out of print)
Softcover: 104 pages
Description: This area, centering around the city of Buffalo, greatly impacted the fortunes of the railroad known as the Lehigh Valley. Buffalo shared in the company's slow rise to success and its equally slow decline to oblivion. This first volume, with 118 b&w illustrations, details LV freight and passenger operations, facilities and motive power in the immediate area of Buffalo. It also provides a series of "before and after" photos comparing historic LV landmarks with scenes of the same locations today.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: South Platte Press (2011) (Out of print)
Softcover: 104 pages
Description: This area, centering around the city of Buffalo, greatly impacted the fortunes of the railroad known as the Lehigh Valley. Buffalo shared in the company's slow rise to success and its equally slow decline to oblivion. This first volume, with 118 b&w illustrations, details LV freight and passenger operations, facilities and motive power in the immediate area of Buffalo. It also provides a series of "before and after" photos comparing historic LV landmarks with scenes of the same locations today.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Stephan M. Koenig
Publisher: South Platte Press (2012) (Out of print)
Softcover: 112 pages
Description: Volume 2 looks at the history of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and its operations between Depew (an important junction east of Buffalo) and the famed international border community of Niagara Falls. This second volume with 130 b&w illustrations, many of them rare photographs, covers the traffic operations, motive power, facilities and trackage rights that the LV used for its gateway to and from Canada. It also features a series of "before and after" photographs that provide comparisons of LV era scenes with contemporary scenes of the same locations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: South Platte Press (2012) (Out of print)
Softcover: 112 pages
Description: Volume 2 looks at the history of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and its operations between Depew (an important junction east of Buffalo) and the famed international border community of Niagara Falls. This second volume with 130 b&w illustrations, many of them rare photographs, covers the traffic operations, motive power, facilities and trackage rights that the LV used for its gateway to and from Canada. It also features a series of "before and after" photographs that provide comparisons of LV era scenes with contemporary scenes of the same locations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
The Northeast Railroad Scene, Volume 1: The Lehigh Valley, A Brief Look Before Conrail
by Bob Pennisi
Publisher: Railroad Avenue Enterprises (1976) (Out of print)
Softcover: 60 pages, b&w photos, color cover and back photos
Description: Volume 1 in this series looks at the Lehigh Valley Railroad in the years just before the consolation into Conrail. The black and white photos show diesels pulling trains all across the system as well as stations and other trackside features.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Railroad Avenue Enterprises (1976) (Out of print)
Softcover: 60 pages, b&w photos, color cover and back photos
Description: Volume 1 in this series looks at the Lehigh Valley Railroad in the years just before the consolation into Conrail. The black and white photos show diesels pulling trains all across the system as well as stations and other trackside features.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by James Kinkaid
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The ever-changing nature of TOFC (trailer on flat car) types and operations is detailed on companies in the bottom half of the alphabet. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of equipment from Lehigh Valley, New Haven, Penn Central, Pennsylvania, Reading Company, and RoadRailer.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2014)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The ever-changing nature of TOFC (trailer on flat car) types and operations is detailed on companies in the bottom half of the alphabet. Of interest to Conrail enthusiasts are photos of equipment from Lehigh Valley, New Haven, Penn Central, Pennsylvania, Reading Company, and RoadRailer.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2005)
Softbound: 72 pages, 120 photos (62 color, 58 b&w)
Description: This beautiful book combines Mike Bednar's brilliant photography with his unique writing style to give you a first-hand look at railroading in this region. These are more than portraits; you get to see the entire scene with all the action and there are plenty Alcos, GEs and even cabooses captured in seldom-photographed locations to make this an important historical work.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: White River Productions (The Railroad Press) (2005)
Softbound: 72 pages, 120 photos (62 color, 58 b&w)
Description: This beautiful book combines Mike Bednar's brilliant photography with his unique writing style to give you a first-hand look at railroading in this region. These are more than portraits; you get to see the entire scene with all the action and there are plenty Alcos, GEs and even cabooses captured in seldom-photographed locations to make this an important historical work.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Richard J. Allen, Sr.
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (The wonderful confluence of railroading in Binghamton – EL, LV and D&H – is examined before the coming of Conrail.)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The wonderful confluence of railroading in Binghamton – EL, LV and D&H – is examined before the coming of Conrail.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (The wonderful confluence of railroading in Binghamton – EL, LV and D&H – is examined before the coming of Conrail.)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The wonderful confluence of railroading in Binghamton – EL, LV and D&H – is examined before the coming of Conrail.
Updated: October 24, 2020
by Stephan Koenig
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2001) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The "Grain Milling Capital of the World" was once America’s second largest rail interchange point. See the operations of NYC, LV, EL, N&W, B&O, C&O, CN, NKP, PRR, TH&B, Wabash and others in more than 250 vintage views.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2001) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: The "Grain Milling Capital of the World" was once America’s second largest rail interchange point. See the operations of NYC, LV, EL, N&W, B&O, C&O, CN, NKP, PRR, TH&B, Wabash and others in more than 250 vintage views.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mitchell E. Dakelman
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted color photographer Al Holtz takes you from Easton to Pittsburgh visiting the PRR, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG, B&O and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2009)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted color photographer Al Holtz takes you from Easton to Pittsburgh visiting the PRR, P&LE, LV, CNJ, RDG, B&O and many other roads.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Daniel Orr and Greg Marling
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Located almost midway on the former NYC main line between New York City and Chicago, Rochester has always been a hotspot of high speed freight train action. The authors show this aspect well during the PC and CR era along with the other roads that serviced the area: LV, EL, B&O, G&W, and smaller operations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2016)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Located almost midway on the former NYC main line between New York City and Chicago, Rochester has always been a hotspot of high speed freight train action. The authors show this aspect well during the PC and CR era along with the other roads that serviced the area: LV, EL, B&O, G&W, and smaller operations.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Doug Peters
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted author and Lehigh River Valley historian Randolph Kulp’s treasure trove of LV, CNJ, RDG, L&NE, L&HR, and numerous other roads in the Allentown-Easton-Bethlehem surroundings are explored in this wonderful chronicle.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2013)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: Noted author and Lehigh River Valley historian Randolph Kulp’s treasure trove of LV, CNJ, RDG, L&NE, L&HR, and numerous other roads in the Allentown-Easton-Bethlehem surroundings are explored in this wonderful chronicle.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Mike Bednar and Ken Bealer
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A fascinating look at the cement producing area served by the LV (Lehigh Valley), CNJ (Jersey Central or Central of New Jersey), RDG (Reading Railroad), DL&W (Delaware Lackawanna and Western), Erie Lackawanna (EL), L&NE (Lehigh and New England), and Conrail railroads along with short lines Allentown Portland Cement, Ironton, and Northampton & Bath.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2010) (Out of print; digital reprint available)
Hardcover: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: A fascinating look at the cement producing area served by the LV (Lehigh Valley), CNJ (Jersey Central or Central of New Jersey), RDG (Reading Railroad), DL&W (Delaware Lackawanna and Western), Erie Lackawanna (EL), L&NE (Lehigh and New England), and Conrail railroads along with short lines Allentown Portland Cement, Ironton, and Northampton & Bath.
Updated: April 15, 2020
by Bob Wilt
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2024)
eBook: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: There's more to the Lehigh River Valley than Asa Packer's railroad, the LVRR. One could see the LVRR competitors on the opposite bank of the river as well as the Reading Company's, all gathered at the Bethlehem steel feeding trough. Throw in the L&HR, L&NE, Ironton, and BS's own railroad, PB&R, and you have a railfan's dream!
Updated: August 13, 2025
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2024)
eBook: 128 pages, all color photos
Description: There's more to the Lehigh River Valley than Asa Packer's railroad, the LVRR. One could see the LVRR competitors on the opposite bank of the river as well as the Reading Company's, all gathered at the Bethlehem steel feeding trough. Throw in the L&HR, L&NE, Ironton, and BS's own railroad, PB&R, and you have a railfan's dream!
Updated: August 13, 2025
by Robert J. Yanosey
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Hoboken Shore, CNJ, LV, NY Dock, Jay Street, NY Cross Harbor, and other assorted industrial roads surrounding NY Harbor are featured in color, all pre-2000! Today, hardly a trace remains of these once-intriguing properties.
Updated: October 24, 2020
Publisher: Morning Sun Books (2020)
Softcover: 96 pages, all color photos, eBook expanded edition available
Description: Hoboken Shore, CNJ, LV, NY Dock, Jay Street, NY Cross Harbor, and other assorted industrial roads surrounding NY Harbor are featured in color, all pre-2000! Today, hardly a trace remains of these once-intriguing properties.
Updated: October 24, 2020