The Route of the Erie Limited

Book

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Chester Historical Society

The Route of the Erie Limited: The image shows a book cover titled "The Route of the Erie Limited" featuring two train photographs.
The Route of the Erie Limited

The image shows a book cover titled "The Route of the Erie Limited" featuring two train photographs.

Name/Title

The Route of the Erie Limited

Entry/Object ID

chs-000149

Description

"The Route of the Erie Limited," authored by Rod Dirkes and John Krause, is a specialized pictorial history that captures the mid-20th-century operations of the Erie Railroad. It specifically focuses on the journey of the Erie Limited, the premier long-distance passenger service that ran between Jersey City, New Jersey, and Chicago, Illinois. The book is highly regarded by rail historians and modelers for its high-quality photography and detailed documentation of the "Scenic Route of the East."

Collection

Ben Johnson Collection

Book Details

Author

Rod Dirkes & John Krause

Publisher

Three Star Productions, Hampton, VA

Date Published

1986

ISBN

911868-57-7.

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026