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Book Details
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Softcover Genre:
Historical Fiction
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Paperback: 112 pages
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Binding: Perfect
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Publisher: David E. Rutan
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ISBN 978-0-557-27915-9
Six
short stories of the Lackawanna's Sussex Branch set in
different parts of its history.Synopsis
This delightful book is your ticket to ride on the now
defunct Sussex Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western. Each of the 6 stories in this volume gives the
reader a chance to experience the joy of train travel
during different times in the history of Sussex County,
New Jersey. Mighty steam engines, picturesque stations,
the magic of railroading in Sussex County comes to life.
From its humble beginnings in 1854 to its last run in
1966, the Sussex Railroad has fascinated railroad fans
of all ages. But what was it really like to ride the rails?
Join the citizens of Newton as they celebrate the arrival
of the first train to their new station. Follow two children,
Emily and Josh, as their first trip turns into an exciting
adventure. Ride the last train from Branchville with the
ghosts of the past. Imagine what the future might have
been. All aboard the Sussex Railroad. Excerpts
available.
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