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Timetable: Lackawanna R.R. long distance schedule, Dec. 5, 1943.

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Timetable: Buy War Bonds. Lackawanna Railroad. The Route of Scenic Beauty Between New York and Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago. Dec. 5, 1943. Form 10. Booklet, 16 pp., 8" wide x 8-5/8" high folded in half to 4" wide. (As folded, front and back covers are page [16], with first opening to page [1].) See archives 2012.007.0071 for a 1942 issue, fully imaged. The U.S. entered World War II on Dec. 7, 1941 and this Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad schedule for long distance train service (although suburban stations will be found) reflects wartime considerations including the cover imperative to buy war bonds. Page [1] has text about the railroad's part in the war effort (see notes for text.) While New York is the listed eastern terminal for some routes, the trains actually departed from or arrived at the Lackwanna Terminal in Hoboken. The Lackawanna Ferry service was the primary transportation to or from New York to the terminal as is noted in the schedule. Public Service bus service was available to and from the terminal. The Hudson & Manhattan Railroad (the 'Tubes') is also stated as a travel option.

2012.007.0072

2012.007

Lukacs, Claire

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Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.

1943 - 1943

Date(s) Created: 1943 Date(s): 1943

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Notes: 2012.007.0072; text page [1] on wartime considerations. Will we keep warm this winter? The answer is YES, if everyone cooperates and does his part. The American railroads are doing their part now by speeding along their ribbons of steel, long trains of heavily loaded cars with the coal that will pro- vide the power, the heat, and the light to keep your home warm and comfort- able this winter. The Lackawanna is closely identified with the transportation of coal because the railroad had its origin in the early days of Anthracite mining. Lacka- wanna's modern equipment and facili- ties are geared to meet the needs of our nation in times of war and peace. Each year thousands of cars loaded with coal travel over the Lackawanna to im- portant centers throughout the United States and Canada direct from the great Anthracite fields that lie along its tracks. A great army of railroad workers are "keeping 'em rolling" day and night. They take pride in the part they are playing . . . proving their loyalty with all-out service in the nation's drive for Victory. Lackawanna Railroad One of America's Railroads - All United for Victory * BACK THE ATTACK! BUY U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS * Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-03-25

cover - unfolded, (pg [16])
pg [1]