A detailed history of Pennsylvania rail systems, going back as far as the first proposal for a Pennsylvania railroad in 1812. Compiled as a detailed encyclopedia and atlas of railroads by county, which include many black and white photos and hand-drawn maps, as well as several additional sections on various railroad topics, such as oddities, museums, and even unusual railroad names. Published by the author after years of research and with the help of local railroad enthusiasts. Pages are somewhat unevenly bound, as issued? Binding is tight and pages are clean and unmarked.