Journey Back in Time On the 802 Author:Lawrence Grow The "local" has more directly affected our lives than any streamliner streaking between one city and another. The pokey commuter train has a character all its own. Winding its way through slums and decaying factories, alongside historic rivers and valleys, cutting through woods and main streets, the local provides a view of an American landscape... more » which is linked to the past and to the ground. For over 140 years, on institution, above all others, has led in shaping the form of suburban life-the commuter railroad. Here is its history in picture and text, informally set down to be enjoyed by both the rail enthusiasit and the general reader.« less