White River Productions - Books - (TMET) - The Metroliners, By Bruce Goldberg and David C. Warner (SKU 15-124)
Available On: March 1, 2018
America’s fastest passenger trains were developed through an innovative high-speed rail program that spanned more than forty years. For two generations of rail travelers, “Metroliner” evoked an image of speed and convenience. Conceived when the future of U.S. rail travel was in doubt, Metroliner captured the public’s attention and arguably led Congress to create Amtrak.
The Metroliners tells the story of the development, marketing, and operational challenges, all of which led to the train becoming the most-used travel mode in the busy corridor between New York and Washington. Authored by industry insiders, The Metroliners follows the story from the turbulent 1960s to the development and introduction of Acela in the 21st century.
Foreword by Robert Watson
Introduction by Bruce Goldberg and David Warner
Chapter 1: Laying the Foundation
Chapter 2: Testing and Development
Chapter 3: The Penn Central Years
Chapter 4: The Early Amtrak Years
Chapter 5: From NECIP to New York Air
Chapter 6: Metroliner Meets the Challenge
Chapter 7: A Northeastern Institution
Chapter 8: Metroliner Away from Home
Chapter 9: Seeking the Next Generation
Chapter 10: Enter Acela, Exit Metroliner
Epilogue
Appendix