New Jersey Central's Blue Comet

by Anthony Puzzilla, with an introduction by Mitchell Dakelman (Primary Contributor)

The legendary Blue Comet train no longer streaks through the pines of New Jersey. However, its memory still lives on through timeless images and the sustained efforts of historical societies and preservation organizations.
The Garden State's Blue Comet passenger train service operated from 1929 to 1941, on a route from the New York metropolitan area to Atlantic City. Despite the backdrop of the Great Depression and stiff competition from other railroads, it survived and established an enduring legacy in the annals of New Jersey rails. This book contains memorable images, many from private archival photograph collections, showing the remarkable history of this classic train and of the many hardworking, dedicated people who made it all possible.

128 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2017

Reviews

[Nancy Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is mostly a book with photos. However the photos tell the story about the Blue Comet train. Perhaps not a book for everyone but I love books about Pinelands and south Jersey history. If you are one of those people you will love this book too.