Trackside around Philadelphia 1946-1969 with Dave Cope, Bill Ellis and Frank Watson

Noted Philadelphian Bert Pennypacker guides the reader around the rail lines that served Philadelphia during the 1940s and 1950s through the more than 250 color photographs. Photographers include Dave Cope, Bill Ellis and Frank Watson. Pictured are steam and diesel on the Pennsy, B&O, Reading and PRSL as well as traction on the city streets. Contents: Philadelphia Photographers, pp. 3-5; Philadelphia: A Railroading Overview, pp. 6-7; Philadelphia Trolleys, pp. 8-23; Pennsylvania Railroad, pp. 24-71; Reading Company, pp. 72-91; Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, pp. 92-111; Baltimore & Ohio, pp. 112-127; Philadelphia Rails, pg. 128. Hardbound w/dust cover, 8.5"x11", 128 pages, 250+ FULL-COLOR photographs with captions.