The Northern Electric Trolley, A Narrative of the Dalton Street Railway Company, Northern Electric Street Railway Co., Scranton & Binghamton Railway Company, Together With A Photo Trip Along The Northern Electric, Litigation and Financial Facts de Brauer, Norm - 1987

Tunkhannock, PA: Self Published, 1987. Fine copy of the rare 1987 first edition, minor rubbing to the front and back covers. This is a stunning copy, the only first edition we have seen on the market. The book presents the fascinating story of the Northern Electric Railway. The book presents 210 profusely illustrated pages with five large fold out maps of railroad rights of way and plats at end. It presents the story of the building of the interurban in the early 1900's to serve the farming and "resort" areas around Scranton. Early area history noting the settlement of the rich agricultural areas north of Scranton is very interesting. The huge number of historic photographs and reproductions of historic documents make this a must have book for those interested in the rail line and/or the history of this area. The book presents first hand reminiscences of Walter C. Fine, whose father once operated the line. There are also chapters on the corporate structure of The Northern Electric, company litigation and financial facts, the Dalton Street Railway Company, the Northern Electric Street Railway Company and the Scranton & Binghamton Railway Company. We specialize in books about Scranton and the surrounding area.. First Edition. Wraps. Fine.