Download or read book New York Central's Great Steel Fleet, 1948-1967 written by Geoffrey H. Doughty and published by TLC Publishing (VA). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York CentralÆs Great Steel Fleet 1948-1967 Geoffrey H. Doughty.Revised, expanded, and better than ever! Doughty chronicles the glory years of one of the finest rail passenger operations in the US. Passengers aboard the NY CentralÆs ôGreat Steel Fleet" were assured of outstanding service and state-of-the-art equipment, designed and decorated by AmericaÆs premierindustrial engineers. An engaging text and virtually all-new photographs examine the postwar renais sance and ultimate twilight of the Great Steel Fleet, reflecting on the period of American history when ôFirst Class" meant more than just a wider seat. Rev. ed. Hdbd., 8 1/2"x 11", 154 pgs., 18 b&w ill., 2 color.