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Book Synopsis New York Central Railroad by : Brian Solomon
Download or read book New York Central Railroad written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2007-08-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades the New York Central reigned as one of Americas most important railroads. Beginning with the 1853 consolidation of a group of fledgling railways that formed a route from Buffalo to Albany, the New York Central grew into a powerhouse transportation company with more than 10,000 route miles. This illustrated history of the railroad that grew to power under the Vanderbilt dynasty covers every aspect of the New York Central through its 1968 merger with longtime rival Pennsylvania Railroad and the eventual merger of Penn Centrals successor, Conrail, into Norfolk Southern and CSX. Along the way, readers are treated to a selection of archival photographs, commissioned route maps, period ads, and timetables detailing all of New York Centrals operations--steam and diesel, freight and passenger--not to mention associated icons like Grand Central Terminal, the legendary Henry Dreyfuss shrouded Hudson steam locomotives, the Water Level Route, and the 20th Century Limited passenger trains. Prolific railway author Brian Solomon sources 150 evocative photographs, promotional materials, and postcards not included in the previous edition to deliver a nostalgic and colorful look at the New York Central. In addition, there are four specially commissioned maps.
Book Synopsis The Beginnings of the New York Central Railroad by : Frank Walker Stevens
Download or read book The Beginnings of the New York Central Railroad written by Frank Walker Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Wreck of the Penn Central by : Joseph R. Daughen
Download or read book The Wreck of the Penn Central written by Joseph R. Daughen and published by Beard Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It took ten years of laborious planning and exhaustive negotiations to create the mammoth Penn Central Railroad, the largest railroad in United States history. When the leviathan was finally born of a merger between the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads on February 1, 1968, the event was hailed as a great day for railroading. But the baby giant survived only 367 days. The crash of the Penn Central set a new record, this time for the largest bankruptcy the United States had ever seen. "The Wreck of the Penn Central" provides a close-up view of the events that brought the Big Train to bankruptcy court--over-regulation, subsidized competition, big labor featherbedding, greed, corporate back-stabbing, stunning incompetence, and, yes, even a little sex.
Book Synopsis Deals from Hell by : Robert F. Bruner
Download or read book Deals from Hell written by Robert F. Bruner and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-04-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at the worst M&A deals ever and the lessons learned from them It's common knowledge that about half of all merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions destroy value for the buyer's shareholders, and about three-quarters fall short of the expectations prevailing at the time the deal is announced. In Deals from Hell, Robert Bruner, one of the foremost thinkers and educators in this field, uncovers the real reasons for these mishaps by taking a closer look at twelve specific instances of M&A failure. Through these real-world examples, he shows readers what went wrong and why, and converts these examples into cautionary tales for executives who need to know how they can successfully navigate their own M&A deals. These page-turning business narratives in M&A failure provide much-needed guidance in this area of business. By addressing the key factors to M&A success and failure, this comprehensive guide illustrates the best ways to analyze, design, and implement M&A deals. Filled with in-depth insights, expert advice, and valuable lessons gleaned from other M&A transactions, Deals from Hell helps readers avoid the common pitfalls associated with this field and presents them with a clear framework for thinking about how to make any M&A transaction a success.
Book Synopsis The New York Central System by : Michael Leavy
Download or read book The New York Central System written by Michael Leavy and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A full generation has passed since a New York Central emblem dashed across the countryside on a railroad car, but few could ever forget "the greatest railroad in the world." The New York Central System grew from an amalgamation of smaller lines stretching from Albany to Buffalo in the 1830s. Twenty years later, the lines were gathered into a single company. Its phenomenal success did not go unnoticed by Cornelius "the Commodore" Vanderbilt. In his late sixties, when most men retire, he methodically started acquiring railroads in the New York City and Hudson River region. He then acquired the New York Central and merged it with his Hudson River Railroad. The Commodore and his son William, the foremost rail barons of their age, forged ahead with one of the most dynamic future-directed endeavors in the world-a railroad empire that traversed 11 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
Book Synopsis The Michigan Central Railroad by : Nicholas A. Marsh
Download or read book The Michigan Central Railroad written by Nicholas A. Marsh and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In pioneer America, the Michigan Central Railroad (MCRR) became the major route between east and west, linking older states and their restless populations to young cities like Detroit and Chicago, and to the wide open spaces beyond. Now, for the first time in book form, historian Nick Marsh systematically relates the colourful story of this legendary enterprise, drawing on numerous archival records, photographs, and artefacts. The MCRR story is a story of toil, triumph, and tragedy. Marsh includes chapters on the railroad's construction, its conversion from a state-owned to a private enterprise, the sad ending to a Michigan farmers' rebellion, the involvement of William H. Vanderbilt, and the empire building of the visionary James F. Joy. Eagerly anticipated by many, the appearance of Marsh's comprehensive account will bring joy to legions of rail fans, history buffs, and connoisseurs of Americana.
Book Synopsis History of the Mohawk Valley, Gateway to the West, 1614-1925 by : Nelson Greene
Download or read book History of the Mohawk Valley, Gateway to the West, 1614-1925 written by Nelson Greene and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Penn Central Railroad by : Peter E. Lynch
Download or read book Penn Central Railroad written by Peter E. Lynch and published by . This book was released on with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Annual Report of the New York Central Railroad Company for the Year Ending September 30th ... Made to the State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York Under the Act Chapter 140 of the Laws of 1850 by : New York Central Railroad Company
Download or read book Annual Report of the New York Central Railroad Company for the Year Ending September 30th ... Made to the State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York Under the Act Chapter 140 of the Laws of 1850 written by New York Central Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Illinois Central Railroad by : Tom Murray
Download or read book Illinois Central Railroad written by Tom Murray and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abandoned NYC written by Will Ellis and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Manhattan and Brooklyn's trendiest neighbourhoods to the far-flung edges of the outer boroughs, Ellis captures the lost and lonely corners of New York. Step inside the New York you never knew, with 200 eerie images of urban decay
Book Synopsis Henry Hudson Trail: Central RR of NJ's Seashore Branch by : Tom Gallo
Download or read book Henry Hudson Trail: Central RR of NJ's Seashore Branch written by Tom Gallo and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 1999-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Central Railroad of New Jersey's Seashore Branch provided rail and boat services from New York City to points along the New Jersey Shore. It discontinued passenger service in 1966, with the last freight train operating in 1983. Official abandonment proceedings sparked the need to keep the right of way for future mass transit needs. This led to interim use. Today, the area is called the Henry Hudson Trail and is one of over 500 parks referred to nationally as a Rail-Trail. This free, ten-mile-long, hiking, biking, and walking trail is administered by the Monmouth County Parks System, and connects several towns of the Raritan Bay shore area. This rare look will enlighten trail users through images of views gone forever, while pointing out structures still in place. Over 200 images are set in geographical sequence to guide the reader along the trail.
Book Synopsis Steam Locomotives of the New York Central Lines by : William D. Edson
Download or read book Steam Locomotives of the New York Central Lines written by William D. Edson and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the steam locomotives of the New York Central Lines west of Buffalo, NY, including their specifications, builder data and disposition and the lines predecestors.
Book Synopsis Agreement for the Consolidation of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company by : New York Central Railroad Company
Download or read book Agreement for the Consolidation of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company written by New York Central Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Conquering Gotham written by Jill Jonnes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Superb. [A] first-rate narrative” (The Wall Street Journal) about the controversial construction of New York’s beloved original Penn Station and its tunnels, from the author of Eiffel's Tower and Urban Forests As bestselling books like Ron Chernow's Titan and David McCullough's The Great Bridge affirm, readers are fascinated with the grand personalities and schemes that populated New York at the close of the nineteenth century. Conquering Gotham re- creates the riveting struggle waged by the great Pennsylvania Railroad to build Penn Station and the monumental system of tunnels that would connect water-bound Manhattan to the rest of the continent by rail. Historian Jill Jonnes tells a ravishing tale of snarling plutocrats, engineering feats, and backroom politicking packed with the most colorful figures of Gilded Age New York. Conquering Gotham will be featured in an upcoming episdoe of PBS's American Experience.
Book Synopsis Ghosts of Gold Mountain by : Gordon H. Chang
Download or read book Ghosts of Gold Mountain written by Gordon H. Chang and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guangdong -- Gold Mountain -- Central Pacific -- Foothills -- The High Sierra -- The Summit -- The Strike -- Truckee -- The Golden Spike -- Beyond Promontory.
Book Synopsis History of the Illinois Central Railroad by : John F. Stover
Download or read book History of the Illinois Central Railroad written by John F. Stover and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1975 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
