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Alleghany Subdivision by Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.
Fascinating history of the Alleghany Subdivision of what was once the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, providing detailed information (with engineering diagrams) on the construction, and informative chapters on the Hot Springs, Potts Creek and Greenbrier branches, the main line physical plant from 1873-1985, stations and buildings, Clifton Forge, operations and motive power, freight traffic and passenger traffic. The book is well-written and touches not only on the railroad but also its personnel, including John Henry and George Alley (Wreck on the C&O), and its social influence, such as the great tourist hotels. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With diagrams, maps, station lists, gradient profiles & bibliography.
Softbound, 144 pages.
Alleghany Subdivision by Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.
Fascinating history of the Alleghany Subdivision of what was once the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, providing detailed information (with engineering diagrams) on the construction, and informative chapters on the Hot Springs, Potts Creek and Greenbrier branches, the main line physical plant from 1873-1985, stations and buildings, Clifton Forge, operations and motive power, freight traffic and passenger traffic. The book is well-written and touches not only on the railroad but also its personnel, including John Henry and George Alley (Wreck on the C&O), and its social influence, such as the great tourist hotels. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With diagrams, maps, station lists, gradient profiles & bibliography.
Softbound, 144 pages.
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