It's in the mail from the NYCSHS

Thanks for the update. I haven't heard anything yet, but sounds like it won't be too long. The Hudson book was well worth the price and the wait!

This is great news. A friend of mine ordered this a while back for us to share, lots of cool stuff in there like blueprints.

Just out of curiosity and it's a longshot. But is anyone interested in selling their copy of "Know thy Hudsons" or know of anyone? I'm looking for a copy.

Thanks,

Matt

Yep, I received my E-Mail update today. I should have it in 7 days.

And Matt, I too am looking for a copy of Know Thy Hudsons, I missed that one on my first time around. I have a friend who loaned me the book to look through. It is a great book!

Those Selkirk boiler fronts make them, err, caboose ugly!

Mine showed up in the mail today. At first glance, another masterpiece for NYC steam fans and just as detailed and comprehensive as ‘Know Thy Hudsons’. 

Mine got delivered today but I forgot I had it sent to work and it arrived after I left

Received mine as well. Impressed so far with the amount of research put into the book. 

I received mine and am about halfway through it.  Lots and lots of great photos.  Very nice book.  Makes me want a copy of the Hudson book.

Scott Griggs

Louisville, KY

I read mine from cover to cover and I really like the book. I am somewhat surprised there was nothing said about the ''Great Race'' leaving Chicago between NYC and PRR. Not just limited to the 20th Century and Broadway Limited trains but other trains also. On another note I remember talking with a retired NYC engineer who had run the Niagara locomotives and he also mentioned running at 120 mph on long stretches of track in Ohio.

I have gotten up to the chapter about the "5500". Having read his Hudson book, this one is about what I expected.

One thing that troubles me about this book that I don't remember having with the Hudson book is there are far too many "probably"s in the text. It is like he couldn't find the real answer so he is guessing and coming up with multiple answers to the question at hand. For example, he offers several "probably"s to the question of why a light was placed under the cab. None of which are the answer obvious to any locomotive engineer! It is there so you can see the ground at night in order to see if you are moving while starting the train.

True to form, and with both his Hudson & Niagara books, if you believe these are the best locomotives, by a long shot ever constructed, then these books will more than sate the most enormous ego! 

There is also no lack of photographic & mechanical drawing material. So much so that it tends to flood out the text, pages 58 -182 being all photos with their companion blurbs.

If you have an interest in the Niagara, you better get one of these before they sell out. I know it is expensive, but, you might be thanking yourself later on when you need the reference material. All in all, this one is a keeper.

Enjoy the book!