Erie Lackawanna in the Northeast: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, 1961 to 1976

Explore the twilight years of one of America's most storied railroads in Erie Lackawanna in the Northeast: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, 1961 to 1976. This compelling visual and historical account follows the Erie Lackawanna from its early post-merger struggles through its spirited fight for survival in the face of economic headwinds, competition, and consolidation. With a regional focus on the heart of EL territory — New Jersey, New York's Southern Tier, and Northeastern Pennsylvania — this book paints a detailed portrait of a railroad that was both resilient and beloved.

Featuring a vibrant array of full-color photographs, meticulously researched captions, and thoughtful commentary, this volume captures the locomotives, rolling stock, facilities, and daily operations that defined the Erie Lackawanna. Whether charging through the Lackawanna Cut-Off or winding through the Delaware Water Gap, the EL is brought to life with the reverence and attention it deserves. Perfect for railfans, modelers, and historians alike, this book is a nostalgic yet authoritative tribute to a railroad that maintained pride and purpose right up to its 1976 absorption into Conrail.