Unlike most morning sun books, which take you for a pictoral ride accross the railroad, the LHR book was very deep. Not only the locomotive purchasing, both steam and diesel, but included other interesting "corporate culture" and spent time at some industries along the line. The only part I was indifferent about was FDR's stop at Allamuchy. As interesting as it was, that story is just a snapshot in time, where as the rest of the book was thorough. Your right however, maybe the next series of books on the DLW (notice more than 1 book hinted at here...) would be set up like this, and perhaps go on a state by state basis. I.E. DLW in Color Volume #2 New Jersey DLW in Color Volume #3 Pennsylvania DLW in Color Volume #4 New York. This could give readers and researchers alike a more indepth, deep look into the railroad in any given region. #2 would focus on Hoboken, Kearny Meadows, the M&E, The Boonton Line, The Montclair Branch, Port Morris, The "Old Main", the Cut-Off, plus major shippers, stations, New Jersey related business practices, etc. #3 Pennsylvania would equally be impressive with the B&P, the Main, Scranton, the Bloomsburg Branch, Scranton Shops, the many coal mines, etc. #4 I am sure would follow suit. And even if it was 65 dollars a book, I would spend the money. I think Boyd/Antz really opened the door to the next generation of Morning Sun books. It promises to be fun. Thanks for the info on the LNE book, I have to go hunting now for it. Joe ------------------------------
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