Norfolk and Western Class J
Author: Kenneth Layman Miller
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9780615116648
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The Norfolk and Western
Author: E. F. Pat Striplin
Publisher:
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 432
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNorfolk and Western Magazine
Author: Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Publisher:
Published: 1931
Total Pages: 868
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNorfolk 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 Southern Railway
Author: Richard C. Borkowski
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781616739553
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith a quarter of a century behind it, Norfolk Southern is one of the oldest Class 1 railroads operating in North America. This illustrated history tells how Norfolk Southern came to be what it is today, from the merger of two of American railroadings most legendary roads-- Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western--through its rise to the heights of the worlds leading transportation companies. After a concise history of the roads that became Norfolk Southern, author Richard Borkowski explores the railroads corporate history and operating structure and details the specific operations that go into the lines customer-oriented approach, including its vast intermodal network. Along with each of Norfolk Southerns 11 operating divisions, this book offers a close look at NS motive power, a wealth of color photographs, and a specially commissioned system map.
Norfolk 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
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 & 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 & Western Steam (the Last 25 Years)
Author: Ron Rosenberg
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNorfolk & Western's Powhatan Arrow
Author: Thomas Dixon
Publisher: TLC Publishing
Published: 2010-02-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780939487912
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComplete history of N&Ws post-WWII flagship train, including the first equipment of 1946, the competely re-equipped train of 1949, with details on all the cars and motive power. Included in the book is a general album of the train during its life over the entire N&W system. Text gives a detailed history of the train from concept to retirement, schedules, connections, and changes. One of America's most famous trains.
