Steel Rails to the Sunrise Paperback – January 1, 1975 by Ron Ziel (Author), George Foster (Author) Authoritative history of the Long Island Rail Road. Provides detailed information on the many smaller companies that were absorbed over the years to form the LIRR as well as the White Boats. Covers every aspect from the construction of Penn Station allowing a direct route into Manhattan to its mascot, "Roxie," a stray dog adopted by the railroad. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos.