The Valley Railroad Story: The Connecticut Valley Line

Fascinating pictorial history of the Connecticut Valley Railroad (1868-1968) and its successor, the scenic heritage railroad, The Valley Railroad Co. Describes the challenges faced by the CVR over the years, how it succumbed and was abandoned, and how the new steam railway was resurrected from its ruins to become a thriving tourist attraction. Packed with black and white photos from the old and new eras. With map (on back cover) and CVR timetable from 1873. 40 pages.