Along the Valley Line

“From Wesleyan’s excellent Connecticut-themed Garnet Books series comes a history of the mostly extinct railroad from Max Miller. Beautifully presented with maps and photographs, the book will be of interest to those passionate about both local history and transportation, as well as those with an eye toward the transportation systems of the future.”—Michael Lee-Murphy, Connecticut Magazine

“Along the Valley Line does not just provide a glimpse of state history. It provides a crystal ball for a glimpse at a possible future.” —Alan Bisbort, The Republican-American

“[T]he first comprehensive history of the Connecticut Valley Railroad through maps, ephemera, and archival photographs of the trains, bridges, and scenery surrounding the line.”—Railfan & Railroad Magazine

“…[T]his book is a must have and it really deserves a place in the library of anyone that’s a fan of railroad history.”—Chris Adams, The New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Shoreliner Magazine

“Max R. Miller takes readers on a ride through the business and politics, problems and successes, and wrecks and revival…”—Maine Antique Digest

"Max Miller's mastery of the topic of the Connecticut Valley Railroad was honed through almost a lifetime of extensive analysis of original primary sources, the result of which is this book, the definitive study of this railroad's crucial role in Connecticut transportation history."—Laura Smith, Railroad History Archives, University of Connecticut

"An exhaustively researched and detailed illustrated history of this line along the Connecticut River, the lower section of which is now operated for excursion trains as the Valley Railroad."—J.W. Swanberg, author of New Haven Power, 1838-1968

"Along the Valley Line tells the story of one of New England's most scenic and beloved railroad lines. Railroad historians, enthusiasts, and the many who have taken a ride on the Valley Railroad's wonderful steam powered time machine, will find this book an engaging and comprehensive read."—William G. Dulmaine, Jr. President of the New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical Association, Inc.

"Along the Valley Line fills a gap in the published history of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.  I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in Connecticut railroad history or local Valley history. It deserves a place in your collection."—Charles O. Dunn, editor emeritus of the SpeedWitch, New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical Association, Inc.