The legendary Blue Comet train no longer streaks through the pines of
New Jersey. However, its memory still lives on through timeless images
and the sustained efforts of historical societies and preservation
organizations.
The Garden State's Blue Comet passenger train service operated from 1929
to 1941, on a route from the New York metropolitan area to Atlantic
City. Despite the backdrop of the Great Depression and stiff competition
from other railroads, it survived and established an enduring legacy in
the annals of New Jersey rails. This book contains memorable images,
many from private archival photograph collections, showing the
remarkable history of this classic train and of the many hardworking,
dedicated people who made it all possible.