The Atlantic and Danville Railway Company: the Railroad of Southside Virginia
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0976620138 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 108 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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William E. has authored several books, including Atlantic Coast Line: Standard Railroad of the South and Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Passenger Service 1935-1975.. Griffin, Jr
Extended photo captions also provide details on the railroad's locomotives, Norfolk naval operations, stations and rolling stock. The book has also been updated to cover the history of the railroad since the creation of the Norfolk Southern Corporation and provides a new color section that will be of interest to modelers and historians. It operated a steam powered narrow gauge branch line and Southern Railway steam locomotives during its 50-year lease to that road, then favored Alco diesels during its period of independent operation and subsequent operation by the Norfolk and Western Railway as the Norfolk, Franklin and Danville Railroad. has updated and expanded his popular history of this colorful Virginia shortline railroad with a new layout and extensive new photographic coverage. Here is the complete history of the railroad that was originally built with a large investment of British capital to transport cotton f
Griffin, Jr. has authored several books, including Atlantic Coast Line: Standard Railroad of the South and Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Passenger Service 1935-1975.. About the AuthorWilliam E
Four Stars Hallie L. Gamble Excellent. Atlantic & Danville Railroad This book is very well done! It shows much research of primary sources and the information is provided in a well written manner. It is interesting to even the casual railfan or rail historian.