Details: Authoritative history of the Long Island Rail Road. Provides detailed information on the many smaller companies that were absorbed over the years to form the LIRR as well as the White Boats. Covers every aspect from the construction of Penn Station allowing a direct route into Manhattan to its mascot, "Roxie," a stray dog adopted by the railroad. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With all-time steam, electric & diesel rosters from (1835-1965), roster for the LIRR fleet, and list of Pennsylvania locomotives leased to the LIRR (1916-1955).
