LEWISBURG — The Union County Historical Society has released a book called “Railroads and Railroaders: North and South – The History of Lines That Operated in Central Pennsylvania.”
The second book in a series is the story of the railroads in Union County that ran along the Susquehanna West Branch, and the connecting lines that went up to Eagles Mere, Newberry Junction and Tioga County. The book focuses on the people who designed, built and travelled the lines and the railroaders, and provides stories of the equipment used to carry passengers and freight, and the many towns that the trains passed through, according to the historical society.
Because of the unique position of the Newberry Junction, this book is one of the few histories that include all three main railroads that ran in the Eastern U.S.: The Reading, Pennsylvania, and New York Central, according to the historical society.
“Railroads and Railroaders” is available for purchase at the UCHS office in the county courthouse, 103 S. Second St., Lewisburg from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It can also be ordered online on www.unioncopahistory.com.
The book, and companion “Railroads and Railroaders — East and West” will also be available at a program and book signing with the author, Tom Rich, on April 27 at The Gallery, 15 N. Water St., Lewisburg. For more information, contact UCHS at 570-524-8666 or info@unioncopahistory.com.
— JUSTIN STRAWSER