Rails Along the Oriskany: A History of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway's Utica Division and Rome Branch (Paperback)

~ (Author) "IN HIS BOOK, Along the Oriskany, author David Beetle tells us that the Oriskany Creek is the "fourth largest contributor of water to the Mohawk..." (more)
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Product Description

This is an in-depth account of the New York, Ontario & Western Railway's operations to Utica and Rome, New York, through the valley of the Oriskany Creek. Starting in the post-Civil War years with the Utica, Clinton & Binghamton and the Rome & Clinton railroads to the O&W's untimely death in March 1957, this book traces the ups and downs of railroading in central New York. Large format with more than 200 illustrations.

About the Author

John Taibi is the author of six previous railroad histories. This book was written in the Munnsville railroad station where he lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Purple Mountain Press (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930098502
• ISBN-13: 978-1930098503
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,765,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Local History Book, September 15, 2005

By	Robert J. Mcglone (Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is extremely well written and organized. It is better than the run of the mill railroad history. Mr. Taibi is a good writer and a cut above the average "hobbyist" author. It will undoubtedly be of great interest to any local history buffs and the hard core O&W fan. Most of the information included herein (data, maps and photos), other than what's related to the initial formation of the Utica and Rome branches, is from the post 1900 era. If you are looking for mainly pre-1900 information you are likely to be disappointed.