History of the NYC RR

[NKP guy]

I thought I had a pretty good library of railroad books until I discovered that when it comes to the great New York Central Railroad I have no good general history.  I have several very fine books on New York Central topics, such as motive power, stations, etc., but no really comprehensive history of the railroad. 

I think most of us are familiar with Rehor's unsurpassed The Nickel Plate Story.  My question today is this:   Is there a similar book for the New York Central?  Or, is this a book waiting to be written?

 

[nanaimo73]

Creative Age Press put out The Road of the Century, by Alvin Harlow, in 1947. I have not seen the book, but I'd guess it would cover the NYC's first 100 years pretty well.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/500738

[NKP guy]

nanaimo73:   Thanks for your very helpful answer and for the great link you've provided.  I've been looking at it and marvelling at its quality.  What a fine thing for you to share!  Thanks so much!  I'll be at my library today and ordering some of the books listed.

[nanaimo73]

I'll be at my library today and ordering some of the books listed.

You sound like a fellow fan of the Inter-Library Loan system. Happy hunting!