Norfolk & Western
Author: Mallory Ferrell
Publisher: Packages
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780945434603
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Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad
Author: Wayne McKinney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1467121118
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the history of the steam locomotive Roanoke Machine Works played a key part. Take a look at this important economic center of the New South. Roanoke Shops has been an indispensable part of the Roanoke Valley and the Magic City for more than 125 years. Founded in 1881 as an independent company, Roanoke Machine Works built new locomotives and cars for the Shenandoah Valley and Norfolk & Western Railroads. Situated between the picturesque Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, the facility caused an economic boom in the nearby village of Big Lick and the surrounding area. By 1891, Big Lick had become Roanoke and had emerged as one of the most important economic centers in the New South. Today, Roanoke Shops employs skilled craftsmen who provide the highest-quality overhauls and repairs to diesel locomotives. This book takes a look into its history, particularly at production during that exciting and enchanting era of the steam locomotive.
Norfolk and Western Class J
Author: Kenneth Layman Miller
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9780615116648
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Men Who Loved Trains
Author: Rush Loving
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2006-05-21
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 0253000645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn award-winning account of a crisis in railroad history: “This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride.” —Chicago Tribune A saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land—America’s railroads—The Men Who Loved Trains introduces the chieftains who have run the railroads, both those who set about grabbing power and big salaries for themselves, and others who truly loved the industry. As a journalist and associate editor of Fortune magazine who covered the demise of Penn Central and the creation of Conrail, Rush Loving often had a front-row seat to the foibles and follies of this group of men. He uncovers intrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover wars and turns them into a page-turning story. He recounts how the chairman of CSX Corporation, who later became George W. Bush’s Treasury secretary, managed to make millions for himself while his company drifted in chaos. Yet there were also those who loved trains and railroading—and who played key roles in reshaping transportation in the northeastern United States. This book will delight not only the rail fan, but anyone interested in American business and history. Includes photographs
Norfolk & Western
Author: William E. Warden
Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780962200366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Norfolk & Western railroad was Americas last holdout for steam - in 1954 every locomotive on its roster was steam powered. Yet, by 1960, every N&W train was diesel powered. This is the amazing story of the American railroads switch to diesel locomotives as told through the history of the Norfolk & Western. Warden tells how and why they switched to diesel, identifies N&W steam locomotives, the trains to which they were assigned, and the diesel locomotives that took their place.
Norfolk and Western Coal Cars, 1881-1997
Author: Andrew Dow
Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)
Published: 1998-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781883089368
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecause Norfolk & Western's existence was predicated on coal, its coal-hauling cars represented its most important rolling stock. In fact, with the exception of the Chesapeake & Ohio, no other railway concentrated its business on coal mining as heavily as N&W.This fully illustrated history of N&W's hoppers and high-side gondolas begins in 1881 and continues through the present Norfolk & Southern operations. Not only is this study a superb technological history, it's also an ideal data file for modellers. The drawings are taken from a number of trade publications and company archives. Photographs from all eras show the cars being both built and used.
Norfolk & Western in the Appalachians
Author: Ed King
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780890243169
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA nostalgic look at the last major railroad to use steam locomotives. Dramatic photos follow the remarkable history of N&W steam engines as they hauled coal through the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia in the 1930's, 40's, and 50's.
Norfolk and Western's Shenandoah Valley Line
Author: Mason Y. Cooper
Publisher:
Published: 1998-01-01
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9780963325471
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTruckin' on the Western Branch
Author: Phyllis E. Speidell
Publisher:
Published: 2014-11
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781578649396
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNorfolk and Western Six-Eleven
Author: Kenneth Miller
Publisher:
Published: 2021-09
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780989983723
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Norfolk and Western Class J, Number 611. The most modern steam locomotive built in North America. Background on the design, construction and operation of these famous streamlined locomotives, from 1941 to the present day. 611 has lived three lives, her original service from 1950-1959, excursion service from 1982-1994 and again in 2015. Revised and expanded edition
