By donating to the C&OHS through Give Local, you directly contribute to preserving the rich legacy of the C&O Railway and the broader American railroad experience. Your support aids in the restoration and maintenance of historic locomotives, freight and passenger cars, and the enhancement of exhibits at the C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Additionally, your generosity helps maintain and expand the society's extensive archives of images and artifacts, ensuring that future generations can learn from and appreciate this pivotal aspect of our nation's history. All contributors to the Give Local Alleghany Highlands will receive special certificate of appreciation for this campaign, and a copy of the “C&O EMD F-Unit Diesel Locomotive” book. For those contributing $500.00 or more, you will receive a copy of the 256-page book, "Chesapeake & Ohio Equipment, Facilities, and Operations 1950-1972" by Tom Dixon featuring an all-color photo album. To make a lasting impact and support the preservation of our rail heritage, consider donating to the C&O Historical Society via the link below.