The Route Of Phoebe Snow A Story of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

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Chester Historical Society

chs-012354 The Route Of Phoebe Snow: The image is the cover of a book titled "The Route of Phoebe Snow," which details the story of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad, written by Sheldon S. King. The cover features a vintage photograph of a train speeding down a railway track with a clear, expansive sky in the background. The book's title is prominently displayed in bold, orange uppercase letters at the top, creating a striking contrast against the light gray background.
chs-012354 The Route Of Phoebe Snow

The image is the cover of a book titled "The Route of Phoebe Snow," which details the story of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad, written by Sheldon S. King. The cover features a vintage photograph of a train speeding down a railway track with a clear, expansive sky in the background. The book's title is prominently displayed in bold, orange uppercase letters at the top, creating a striking contrast against the light gray background.

Name/Title

The Route Of Phoebe Snow A Story of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad

Entry/Object ID

chs-012354

Description

"The Route of Phoebe Snow" by Sheldon S. King is a historical account of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, specifically focusing on its passenger train, the Phoebe Snow. The book details the history of the railroad, emphasizing the Phoebe Snow's unique marketing campaign centered around clean, anthracite-fueled trains and the fictional character, Phoebe Snow, a woman who traveled in pristine white clothing. The book explores the train's route, timetable, and its role in the railroad's identity.

Collection

Gretchen Behl Collection.

Dimensions

Height

27.9 cm

Width

21.6 cm

Depth

1.4 cm

Dimension Notes

184 pages.

Book Details

Author

Shelden S. King

Publisher

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, Inc.

Date Published

1991

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026