I have just had the pleasure of making my first "exploration" through a new book on the NYS&W, "Historic Rails Of The New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad", authored by Jim Schmitt. This is a book definitely worth checking out. The soft cover, spiral bound 234 page book contains maps of the NYS&W RR, from Edgewater NJ to the PA State line at the Delaware River, MP 96.88(Measured from Jersey City, NJ). In addition to the main line, it contains maps of the Lodi, Passaic, Edgewater, Hanford and(little known) Delaware branches. these are drawings of the track diagram, with some local roads included, but what makes this book the gem that it is, in the listing of SO MANY online industries, some dating back to the late 1800's. There several black and white photographs included, along with a historical overview at the front of the book. This covers the ORIGINAL NYS&W, and it should be noted it does not include the L&HR between Sparta and Warwick.
Jim has gone through great pains to put this together, and being the "industrial archeologist"(I like that term!) that he is, he included some modern b/w photos of Paterson, and one of the Paterson City branch,which in all honesty, I thought had been completely eradicated from the face of the earth. While there isn't much text, the diagrams and dates are what make the book worth investigating. I would (not that my opinion matters much) highly recommend this book , and it would make a great additon to the collection of anyone interested in the layout and history of the Pre Delaware Otsego (and Pre-Irving Maidman)era(s).
The book can be found and ordered through the following site:
http://www.historicrailmaps.com/
I strongly recommend checking it out, and giving your support to Jim and his efforts by purchasing this book. you will not be disappointed!
Jim has gone through great pains to put this together, and being the "industrial archeologist"(I like that term!) that he is, he included some modern b/w photos of Paterson, and one of the Paterson City branch,which in all honesty, I thought had been completely eradicated from the face of the earth. While there isn't much text, the diagrams and dates are what make the book worth investigating. I would (not that my opinion matters much) highly recommend this book , and it would make a great additon to the collection of anyone interested in the layout and history of the Pre Delaware Otsego (and Pre-Irving Maidman)era(s).
The book can be found and ordered through the following site:
http://www.historicrailmaps.com/
I strongly recommend checking it out, and giving your support to Jim and his efforts by purchasing this book. you will not be disappointed!
I know I'm getting old... My insurance company sent me only half a calendar this year!
:) Will you be writing a review for Robert Bang's book, Forgotten Railroads Through Westchester County? After reading about the book on the author's website, I am looking forward to reading your review of it as well. I enjoy reading all of your reviews Otto!