Author: Ogle Winston Link
Publisher: Photographers Gallery
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad
Author: Wayne McKinney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467121118
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In 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.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467121118
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In 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.
Night Trick
Author: Ogle Winston Link
Publisher: Photographers Gallery
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher: Photographers Gallery
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Norfolk and Western Class J
Author: Kenneth Layman Miller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615116648
Category : J (Locomotive).
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615116648
Category : J (Locomotive).
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Norfolk Southern Railway
Author: Richard C. Borkowski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616739553
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616739553
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Men Who Loved Trains
Author: Rush Loving
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253000645
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
An 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
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253000645
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
An 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 and Western Steam in Color
Author: William G. McClure
Publisher: Morning Sun Books
ISBN: 9781582482163
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher: Morning Sun Books
ISBN: 9781582482163
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Norfolk and Western Coal Cars, 1881-1997
Author: Andrew Dow
Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)
ISBN: 9781883089368
Category : Freight cars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Because 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.
Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)
ISBN: 9781883089368
Category : Freight cars
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Because 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
ISBN: 9780890243169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A 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.
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
ISBN: 9780890243169
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A 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:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Norfolk & Western
Author: Mallory Ferrell
Publisher: Packages
ISBN: 9780945434603
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Packages
ISBN: 9780945434603
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description