The Next Station Will Be … Volume XI

Book

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Chester Historical Society

The Next Station Will Be … Volume XI: This book cover depicts a vintage photograph featuring the bustling Greycout train station scene from the early 20th century, in Chester, New York. Prominently displayed is an old steam locomotive at the platform, emitting a sense of motion and historical significance. The background showcases railway tracks converging into the distance, with accompanying structures and a few people scattered around, suggesting activity typical of a train station environment. The surrounding text introduces an album titled "The Next Station Will Be... Volume XI," an anthology of photographs focusing on railroad depots in 1910. The design includes details about the Erie Railroad and mentions other routes, such as the Erie Branches from Jersey City, NJ, and Rochester, NY.
The Next Station Will Be … Volume XI

This book cover depicts a vintage photograph featuring the bustling Greycout train station scene from the early 20th century, in Chester, New York. Prominently displayed is an old steam locomotive at the platform, emitting a sense of motion and historical significance. The background showcases railway tracks converging into the distance, with accompanying structures and a few people scattered around, suggesting activity typical of a train station environment. The surrounding text introduces an album titled "The Next Station Will Be... Volume XI," an anthology of photographs focusing on railroad depots in 1910. The design includes details about the Erie Railroad and mentions other routes, such as the Erie Branches from Jersey City, NJ, and Rochester, NY.

Name/Title

The Next Station Will Be … Volume XI

Entry/Object ID

chs-000143

Description

Featuring the bustling Greycout train station scene from the early 20th century, in Chester, New York on the front cover, this book titled "The Next Station Will Be... Volume XI," is an anthology of photographs focusing on railroad depots in 1910. The design includes details about the Erie Railroad and mentions other routes, such as the Erie Branches from Jersey City, NJ, and Rochester, NY.. Prominently displayed is an old steam locomotive at the platform, emitting a sense of motion and historical significance. The background showcases railway tracks converging into the distance, with accompanying structures and a few people scattered around, suggesting activity typical of a train station environment.

Context

The "The Next Station Will Be …" series is highly regarded for its crisp, detailed photography of 1910-era stations.

Collection

Ben Johnson Collection

Book Details

Publisher

Railroadians of America, Inc.

Date Published

1989

ISBN

0-941652-10-6

LCCN

85-62575

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026