Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel
Cover of the book Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands by Andrew T. Eldredge, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Andrew T. Eldredge ISBN: 9781439628614
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: March 12, 2003
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Andrew T. Eldredge
ISBN: 9781439628614
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: March 12, 2003
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
In 1848, the railroad extended to Cape Cod to serve the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. By 1887, fourteen of the fifteen towns on Cape Cod were connected by the railroad. For a short time, even the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard had railroad lines. As the highways expanded in the years following World War II, the automobile became the primary mode of transportation. By 1959, year-round Cape Cod passenger service had been discontinued. Today, many miles of track have been removed to accommodate recreational bike paths.

Using hundreds of historic images, Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands illustrates the rich heritage of passenger and freight rail transportation on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Mainland connections once involved transfer between ship and rail at wharves in Provincetown, Hyannis, and Woods Hole. Since 1935, trains have crossed the Cape Cod Canal on the world's second longest vertical-lift bridge.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
In 1848, the railroad extended to Cape Cod to serve the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. By 1887, fourteen of the fifteen towns on Cape Cod were connected by the railroad. For a short time, even the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard had railroad lines. As the highways expanded in the years following World War II, the automobile became the primary mode of transportation. By 1959, year-round Cape Cod passenger service had been discontinued. Today, many miles of track have been removed to accommodate recreational bike paths.

Using hundreds of historic images, Railroads of Cape Cod and the Islands illustrates the rich heritage of passenger and freight rail transportation on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Mainland connections once involved transfer between ship and rail at wharves in Provincetown, Hyannis, and Woods Hole. Since 1935, trains have crossed the Cape Cod Canal on the world's second longest vertical-lift bridge.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book The Vermont-Quebec Border: Life on the Line by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book World War II at Camp Hale by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Outer Banks by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Pacific Northwest's Whaling Coast by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Wyoming County by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book The Great Ohio River Flood of 1937 by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book The Battle of Pea Ridge: The Civil War Fight for the Ozarks by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Nineteenth Century Freedom Fighters by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Cincinnati Beer by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Spanish Harlem's Musical Legacy by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Hope by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Reisterstown by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Lake Champlain by Andrew T. Eldredge
Cover of the book Legendary Locals of Wallingford by Andrew T. Eldredge
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy