New York Central Lightning Stripes Volume 2 and EMD’s

and EMD’s

The transition from steam to complete dieselization is illustrated in full color in this new hardcover book

Photographer Ralph Curcio was out on the NEC in eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey creating a fabulous chronological record that tells the story of how Conrail finally removed its through freight traffic and ceased electric freight operation altogether

first-of-diesels days

Santa Fe and Southern as well as the multitude of other lines that operated these unique diesels

New York Central Lightning Stripes Volume 2 and EMD’sDavid R. Sweetland NYC Lightning Stripes Vol. 2 is the sequel to the bestselling Volume 1 (above). Travel the Central system from one end to the other watching vintage diesels and electrics propelling their trains. As the black FT cover suggests, Volume 2 contains plenty of rare color subjects, from Massachusetts to Michigan, New York to Chicago. Item # 1052