PREORDERS DUE SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
by Jeremy F. Plant and Jeffrey G. Plant
Publisher: The Garbely Publishing Company
Released: coming November 2026
ISBN: TBA
Pages: ~80
Format: 8.5"x11" softcover
Along the Rails in the Keystone State: Regionals and Short Lines takes readers on a photographic journey across Pennsylvania's remarkable network of regional and short line railroads during the final decades of the twentieth century. From the Gettysburg Railroad and Maryland & Pennsylvania to the Reading & Northern, Bessemer & Lake Erie, Union Railroad, and many more, authors Jeremy F. Plant and Jeffrey G. Plant combine engaging historical narratives with outstanding color photography to document the locomotives, industries, landscapes, and operations that made these railroads an essential part of the Keystone State's transportation network.
Featuring over 150 carefully selected photographs from 1970 through the early 2000s, the book captures everything from first-generation diesels and classic cab units to steam excursions, heavy coal and ore trains, and the industries they served. Richly illustrated and packed with historical context, Along the Rails in the Keystone State is both a tribute to Pennsylvania's diverse rail heritage and an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in railroad history, regional railroads, or the evolution of railroading in one of America's most important railroad states.
