The Ontario and Western Railway was founded in 1868 and remained in operation until 1957 when it was ordered liquidated by a U.S. bankruptcy judge. Founded in 1963, the Ontario & Western chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is devoted to the preservation of O&W history. One of its principal means is its journal , The Observer. For sale, v. XXXI (2006): Charles M. Breiner U William E. Scott, A Guide the New York, Ontario & Western Railway's Scranton Division;Featuring directions to follow the right of way by automobile., v. IV. Softcover, spiral binding, 136 pp,, b/w ills. Light toning and minor corner wear; otherwise, very good.