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Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
This short book is big on historical information. Alan and Judy Sweeney have researched and intensely studied their topic. The photographs bring history to life. Salaries were $3-$1 per day. The Sweeney’s include information concerning the death of workers, locomotives colliding. The title of this book comes from an advertisement that was used to entice vacationers to Moosic Lake. The train brought tourist and assisted in commercial growth of the area. The authors have well researched their topic. One of my favorite parts was the legend of the Twin Lakes.
I well remember the passenger trains that rambled through our small town when I was growing up. I would wonder who they were and where they were going. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to ride a passenger train. Passengers could still see the elegance in the fade carpet and upholstery. The ride was extremely relaxing and took my husband and I back in time to days when we did not have the same hustle and bustle. The sound of the rails lulled us almost to sleep. Passenger Trains opened the door for travel to the west. A long hard journey by stagecoach or wagon train became easier and shorter by train.
Gateway to the Clouds is an interesting look at how the Short Line Railroad came to Moosic Lake. Historians, citizens of Scranton, Dunmore, Moosic Lake,and train enthusiast will enjoy Gateway to the Clouds.
