Additional Resources
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009An offshoot of model railroading that has given me much enjoyment is researching different aspects of the prototype. As you can see in the previous post, I get a little excited when some historical details combine to offer an interesting modeling opportunity. What I failed to note at that time are a few related resources that many people may have considered earlier in the game. I had actually consulted a few of these resources, but forgot to note them.
John B. Corns has published two books on the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway. These volumes offer fine historical overviews of Ohio’s Iron Cross line. Motive power, depots and facilities, and rolling stock are featured. Combined, both books offer a significant understanding of the W&LE and ar recommended. Titles are simply The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (copyright 1991 by TLC Publishing, Inc.), and The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Volume 2 (copyright 2002 by TLC Publishing, Inc.). Only two images of the East 93rd Street Yard area are featured, but the locomotive details and freight car images are very useful.
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