The Reading Seashore Lines
A Pictorial Documentary of the Atlantic City Railroad

by William J. Coxey and James E. Kranefeld

New! The Reading gained access to southern New Jersey via its lease of the Central Railroad of New Jersey in the spring of 1883 followed six months later by the purchase of the failed narrow gauge Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railway. The distinctive "Reading look" soon became evident with the improvements and expansion of this operation, which officially became named the Atlantic City Railroad. This work, unlike our earlier book about the development and decline of the Atlantic City Railroad, covers primarily the physical railroad and adjacent structures from the beginning to the present. This offering is perfect for those interested in both railroad and local history. Perfect bound, 8 1/2" x 11" vertical format, 168 pages, 500 photographs, drawings, and maps (most never before published). Arranged geographically with station index.
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The Trains to America's Playground
Along the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines to Atlantic City
1933-1976

The PRSL was born in tumultuous times: unprecedented highway development in West Jersey, spurred by the Ben Franklin Bridge, and The Great Depression, requiring belt tightening on all railroads. Forming the PRSL was, however, inevitable and this 48 page book documents in west to east geography that wonderful racecourse to the Atlantic that became the World's link to salt water taffy, Miss America herself and the glittering conventions that made Atlantic City the archetype of The Seashore.
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The Lindenwold Hi-Speed Line
The First Twenty Years of the Port Authority Transit Corporation

by J. William Vigrass

From nearly its first day of operation on January 4, 1969, the Lindenwold Hi-Speed Line became a model for the rebirth of modern transit, serving as a citation in dozens of studies nationwide to bolster public transportation development. While interurban in heritage, the Lindenwold line proudly displays characteristics of both urban heavy rail transit and suburban commuter service. This profusely illustrated 56 page book well documents the careful regional planning that made PATCO such a success story in West Jersey.
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The Philadelphia, Marlton and Medford Railroad Co.
1881-1931

This West Jersey shortline railroad, the Medford Branch of the PRR's West Jersey & Seashore subsidiary, thrived only a scant miles from the Liberty Bell and served a rural farming area through much of its existence. The last vestige of this line, a wye track at suburban Haddonfield, survived until as late as 1966--the advent of the Lindenwold Hi-Speed line putting this final segment to rest. This 31 page history, a reprint by popular demand of our 1973 classic, features photos, timetables, a description of the line's signals and even an official profile of this 12 mile road.
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West Jersey Rails II

Back in print! Originally published in 1985, this companion volume to West Jersey Rails contains eleven more stories of railroading in South Jersey, including the Maurice River Branch, the Delair Bridge, Atlantic-type locomotives, the Shore Fast Line, and an illustrated all-time PRSL diesel roster. This 72-page soft cover book is profusely illustrated with over 130 pictures, maps, timetables, and diagrams, including five pictures in full color
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West Jersey Rails III

Ten more stories of railroading in South Jersey: the Millville & Glassboro Railroad; steamboats and boat trains on CNJ's Seashore Branch in 1915; Camden - Pemberton passenger service 1867-1969; the aftermath of the Barnegat Bay bridge fire; Salem's railroads; Wildwood trolleys; Minotola interlocking; Linden St., Camden, freight station; Brown Tower and Bulson St. yard; and Amtrak to Atlantic City. Softbound, 80 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" vertical format printed on coated stock, with over 170 photographs, drawings, timetables, charts, and maps. Full color cover. Published September, 2002.
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