Anthracite Rebirth: Story of the Reading and Northern Railroad

Well done analysis of how the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad worked to revitalize the regional railroad system in the anthracite coal region after the demise of Penn Central. The book provides an excellent history of the decline of the northeastern coal traffic, the brutal effect of Hurricane Agnes, and the resurrection of the line under Andy Muller, Jr. as new markets were found for hard coal and new industries were served. Illustrated throughout with color photos. With locomotive roster and maps. 124 pages.