Author: Lloyd D. LewisPublisher: T L C Pub
ISBN: 9781883089054
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Virginian Railway Locomotives
Author: Lloyd D. LewisPublisher: T L C Pub
ISBN: 9781883089054
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Virginia Railroads Volume 2
Author: Thomas DixonPublisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9780939487516
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second volume in a series of books about railroading in Virginia details the history of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway from its inception as the Louisa Railroad in central Virginia in 1836 up to modern times. Each chapter explains how a subdivision of the railway developed, including the types of locomotive used, the nature of the traffic carried, and geographical considerations. The many photographs are mostly from the 1930-1960 era. Maps and track plans add to the rich illustrative treatment, making this a gazetteer of the line.
The Virginian Railway
Author: H. ReidUncle Sam's Locomotives
Author: Eugene L. HuddlestonPublisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253340863
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Uncle Sam's Locomotives looks at these magnificent locomotives and discusses how and why the designs were chosen, how they related to existing designs, what standardization entailed, and how each performed.".
Southern Railway
Author: Curt TillotsonPublisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9781883089825
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Curt Tillotson takes a close and personal look at the Southern Railway through his own photography in the period 1960-1982, with some photos from others going back to about 1950. He treats every class of diesel owned by the Southern from beginning to end. Some "roster" or "portrait" type photos are included but the bulk of the book comprises superb action photography with the locomotives and trains in a variety of settings. His extended captions capture the feel of the era of transition.
Field Guide to Trains
Author: Brian SolomonPublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760349975
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
The ultimate guide for train lovers, Field Guide to Trains is fully loaded with pictures and fun facts on all the machines that ride the rails
American Engineer and Railroad Journal
Author: The Virginian Railway
Author: William R. ArcherPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738552743
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
The Virginian Railway existed as a separate entity for only a half century, but that period of American history witnessed two world wars and the emergence of the United States as a global superpower. Henry Huddleston Rogers, who marshaled the development of the U.S. oil industry through his leadership of Standard Oil, invested $30 million of his personal wealth into the making of the Virginian. He speculated that south-central West Virginia coal would fuel America's Industrial Revolution. Although Rogers died before his railroading dream could realize its full potential, the Virginian Railway continued on from 1909 until its merger in 1959 with the Norfolk and Western Railway (now Norfolk Southern). During that time, the Virginian grew to a point that it was originating from 1,200 to 1,500 hundred-ton carloads of coal per day and serving 60 active coal mines. It earned a reputation for power, service, and efficiency that placed it among the great railroads of America.
Passenger Trains of Northern New England
Author: Kevin J HollandPublisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9781883089696
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This much-anticipated book documents the inter-city passenger train operations, history, and equipment of northern New England, including the Boston & Maine, Maine Central, Bangor & Aroostook, Central Vermont, and Grand Trunk railroads. Over 200 black-and-white and color illustrations, along with equipment diagrams, maps, and timetables, help to bring the story of this vibrant era alive. A wonderful volume for those interested in railroad history and modeling.
Norfolk & Western Steam
Author: Thomas W. Dixon JrPublisher: TLC Publishing
ISBN: 9780939487639
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book gives an overview of N&W steam locomotives operating in the period 1930-1960, with emphasis on the three classes that were the backbone of the fleet in that era: J Class 4-8-4s, A Class simple articulated 2-6-6-4s and the many Y classes of 2-8-8-2 compound articulateds.