If you enjoyed this video please hit that like and subscribe button. The best way to reach us is via the contact link in the top navigation bar. From 1881 to 1998 9781883089368 by dow, andrew and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I got the last two as part of an 8disc set norfolk southern special. The photographs in this collection capture the history of the norfolk and western railway. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Norfolk and western coal consist the portal to texas. Strasburg rail road 475 formly norfolk and western railway 475 is a norfolk and western railway m class 480 steam locomotive. It acted a conveyor belt of coal moving black diamonds from. Abingdon coal and iron railroads evolution to the virginia. Developed for use in both the plains and mountains, this coalfired passenger locomotive was among the most advanced in design, construction, and performance of any 484.
It was headquartered in roanoke, virginia, for most of its existence. The norfolk southern railway reporting mark ns is a class i freight railroad in the united states. Norfolk and western railway stations and depots ebook written by c. The norfolk and western railway produced a company film in 1944 to describe the operation of the 484, jclass locomotives. Get the best deals on mth norfolk western when you shop the largest online selection at. This line became one of the worlds greatest coal carriers. Norfolk and western railway modern coal burning steam. Mine operations directory coal shipping options norfolk.
Bluefield, west virginia september 1982 portfolio diesel norfolk western virginia coal hopper car yard 1982 train trains railroad railroads railway. A collection of three books featuring the norfolk and western rail lines. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read. The norfolk and westerns merger with the southern in 1982 was fitting for two railroads which spent most of the 20th century as efficient, profitable operations. Norfolk and western railway for a century, the norfolk and western railway operated as one of the greatest transportation companies in the southeastern united states. Precision transportation by richard e prince online at alibris. The norfolk and western railway was a very prominent railroad east of the mississippi serving 14 states and one canadian province with over 7000 miles of track. It was later reassigned to branch line duties when bigger locomotives such as the y series 2882s, k series 482s, and j 484s. Coal and coke operations on the norfolk and western railway by company produced 1 times saluda.
Passenger trains passenger cars, excursion trains, holiday trains, express streamline trains. It was retired from regular revenue service in 1959, it was later restored by norfolk. Many of the books below are out of print, however, most are available used. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Norfolk southern books tagged norfolk southern librarything. Also, there is the bible of norfolk and western coal cars norfolk and western coal cars from 1881 to 1998 by andrew dow tlc publishing, 1998, isbn 1883089360 adrian. Jun 17, 2003 for a century, the norfolk and western railway operated as one of the greatest transportation companies in the southeastern united states. By 1926, this had been extended to cover 52 route miles between iaeger and bluefield in order to increase the capacity of a section that included 2 percent grades and a cramped tunnel at the summit. Norfolk and western railway by nelson harris booksamillion. Smaller sections cover the new york central, short lines, logging railroads, and others that had only a smaller presence in the state. Photographs show general views, car dumper, elevator, etc.
Get the best deals on mth norfolk western when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Norfolk and western railway by nelson harris arcadia. Headquartered in roanoke, va, it was formed by an amalgamation of over 200 mergers over its span of almost 150 years between 1838 and 1982. Dec 07, 2009 norfolk and western railway stations and depots ebook written by c. For a century, the norfolk and western railway operated as one of the greatest transportation companies in the southeastern united states.
Also, miners at work, mine locomotives, typical miners. The norfolk and western railroad the norfolk and western railway was a very prominent railroad east of the mississippi serving 14 states and one canadian province with over 7000 miles of track. Summary map of the eastern united states showing drainage, cities and towns, distance by 100mile concentric circles centered on roanoke, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main line. The book covers the main line from glen lyn, virginia to kenova, west virginia and the smaller branch lines along the main line. The images in this collection were provided by nelson harris who harvested them from the virginia museum of transportation for inclusion in his book, images of rail. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Feb 22, 2015 the norfolk and western railway produced a company film in 1944 to describe the operation of the 484, jclass locomotives. Alco had given up steam in 1948, and baldwin and lima in 1949. Morning sun books norfolk and western in color vol 1 1945. Also of interest is the story of fuel satisfaction published in 1938 and also recently reprinted. Ns has more than 21,000 coal cars, including manual hoppers and gondolas for rotary dump.
The norfolk and western was primarily a coal hauler and resisted the inevitable diesel changeover until quite late. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read norfolk and western railway stations and depots. Formed by more than 200 mergers between 1838 and 1982, norfolk and western was headquartered in roanoke for most of its existence. Coal mining and lumbering, of course, tie in directly with most west virginia railroads. The book details the expansion of the line, improvements made over the years, electrification, branch line operations, yards and coal operations. Coal creek, honaker, russell creek, little tom, marion, and big toms creek. From 1881 to 1998 by andrew dow norfolk and western coal cars. Bumgarner 1 times passenger train journal n181 vol. Photography collection, the new york public library. In 1896 it was reorganized as the norfolk and western railway company. This work provides an extensive history of the rail. The view through passenger car windows is always changing.