O W The Long Life and Slow Death of the NY Ontario & Western Railway 1959 HC

This 1959 hardcover documents the New York, Ontario & Western Railway through William F. Helmer's detailed historical account, enriched by 140 photographs, fold-out maps, and an oil painting by Otto Kuhler. The book traces the railroad's evolution from its role connecting rural northeastern communities to industrial centers through to its decline, offering both archival depth and visual richness. A substantive addition to any collection focused on American transportation history or vintage Americana.