I recently had a conversation with a fellow railfan who mentioned the Quakertown and Eastern Railroad. Does anyone have any info on this railroad? Does anyone know of a web-site with some photos or maybe a map of this line?
Have you tried “Google”? I was looking for information on the New Orleans, Natalbany & Natchez and the Gainesville & Northeastern, both of which were abandoned in 1935 and found what I was looking for. Ask for “Quakertown & Eastern”, “Quakertown and Eastern”, and Quakertown & Eastern Railroad" (in quotes) and you’ll probably find what your are looking for. Good luck.
Daniel, call Salamon’s Jewelers in Allentown, or call directly to Gerhard Salamon in Emmaus, for a copy of “Railroads in the Lehigh River Valley” by the late Randolph L. Kulp. The Q&E operated from Quakertown thru Richlandtown and down to near Durham near the Delaware River (see my post on Railroad in Richlandtown, PA on nrhs.com last year). Abandoned before 1940. Q&E is written up in that book complete with some pix. Do you attend the NRHS’ Lehigh Valley Chapter meetings at LANTA garage in Allentown (3rd Saturdays at 7)?
Jim Bradley, National Director, Hawk Mountain Chapter, National Ry. Historical Society.
Thanks Jim. I heard about the Q&E from a gentleman named Richard Kipp. It sounds like it was an intresting operation. Is this book something that I will be able to pick up at the First Frost train meet in Feb? Also, where is the LANTA garage located in Allentown? I am fairly familiar with the area so I think I should be able to find it with a little direction. Thanks again!