Speedway to Sunshine: The Story of the Florida East Coast Railway

The first edition of this now classic work, "Speedway to Sunshine" is the first official history of the FEC, told by Florida historian Seth Bramson, who has been associated with the railroad for more than 50 years. The book takes the reader behind the scenes as Henry Flagler and his associates construct the FEC, touching off the great Florida railroad and real estate boom, the subsequent bust and ensuing bankruptcy, and the vicious hurricanes and equally vicious sabotage attempts following the strike of 1963. The thrilling story of the construction and eventual destruction of the Key West Extension is told in detail. With rosters for steam and diesel locomotives and passenger equipment, timetables, advertisements, schematic diagrams of cars and track layout, and extensive end notes. Illustrated throughout with black and white and some color photos. This book will fascinate general readers, railroad buffs and anyone interested in the exciting history of the Sunshine State. 320 pages.