The Oneonta Roundhouse
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (743 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0978906683 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 100 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For over two decades Jim has devoted his time to researching the local area's railroad history, authoring several articles on the subject, as well as a second book, Leatherstocking Rails: A History of Railroading Along the Upper Susquehanna (2005). About the Author Jim Loudon is a native of Otsego County and currently resides in the West End of Oneonta, New York. He provides specific information about the background politics and the construction of the primary roundhouse, and the improvements made to the monumental building over the years. In 1982 Jim organized the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, which currently operates the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad tourist train ride, and for which he has served as Conductor, Engineer, and Brakeman. Jim Loudon, a founding member of the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, describes in detail the earlier roundhouses built on the site by the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, and how the company's rapid growth led to the turntable's expansion. The book is heavily illustrated, with 122 photos and 53 maps and diagrams, including full schematics for the roundhouse, turntable, and adjacent buildings. A practitioner of the visual arts, the subjects of Jim's paintings, drawings and photographs include wildlife, landscapes, locomotives and antique tractors.
For over two decades Jim has devoted his time to researching the local area's railroad history, authoring several articles on the subject, as well as a second book, Leatherstocking Rails: A History of Railroading Along the Upper Susquehanna (2005). . He graduated from the State University of New York College at Oneonta in 197
Thorough research; fuzzy pictures Mark Layton Mr. Loudon did a nice job describing the life and demise of this large D&H roundhouse, including interesting historical anecdotes such as the spectacular coal dock fire. As such, it's a unique and thorough report of his original research. Unfortunately, poor photo reproduction quality drove down my rating - the book has the appearance of being photocopied on the office Xerox copier. Hard to make out any details of the building construction from these pictures. It's a shame the author did not have access to a high-quality scanner.. A must for railroad buffs An absolute gem from days long gone. Wonderful job of a reprint. The photos are spectacular, --in my case, triggered memories of my Dad and Gt Uncles discussing so much of their hey day with the D & H,Oneonta, and the yards. Gv e a favorite ocusin a copy---he was thrilled--said he had no idea anything like this existed.
"I had always heard about the legendary roundhouse in Oneonta, but with the building long gone I couldn't conceive of its size. Jim Loudon's fascinating narrative, along with his incredible compilation of images and their informative captions, brought the roundhouse to life for me. This book is an indispensable resource not only for railroad buffs, but also for those interested in engineering on a massive scale. It is a valuable document of upstate New York history." --Richard Vang, Publisher, Square Circle Press