The legendary Long Island Rail Road was chartered in 1834, and today it's the busiest commuter railroad on the continent, carrying over 81 million passengers each year. "Long Island Rail Road Railroad Color History" covers the life and times of the LIRR in informative text and photos. Author Stan Fischler gives readers a look at the line's early days, construction, upgrades and changes under Pennsy ownership, and locos and cars over its entire existence. 160 pages, hardbound.