Erie RR operator Cal Banse took his camera to work and on excursions in eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the steel and coal country. Cal was photographing the railroad scene from the end of steam to the introduction of second generation diesels in a territory known for its heavy industry.

Contents Include:

Calvin T. Banse, Trackside Photographer...3
Trackside with Cal Banse...5
ERIE and EL...6
NICKEL PLATE...34
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD...40
BALTIMORE AND OHIO...56
NEW YORK CENTRAL...78
B&LE...84
PENN CENTRAL...92
CONRAIL...94
NORFOLK & WESTERN...96
PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERIE...98
SHORTLINES...99
INDUSTRIAL RAILROADS...116