Norfolk & Western: Steam's Last Stand
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (981 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 094543460X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Following mergers and renaming, N&W steam enjoyed a brief reprieve in 1982-1994 with the return of two famed locomotives. Many of us directed our attention and cameras elsewhere. It is a photographic study of guts, grime and power as everything from small consolidations and "Mollies" to husky double-headed 2-8-8-2s moved coal trains to Tidewater and the Midwest. "When the fire of the last steamer was dropped in Williamson, WV shortly after midnight on the morning of May 7, 1960, these glory days ended. The thrilling sight of a Y6b and an A class blasting upgrade with a hundred loaded hoppers was, sadly, over. 11x8.5 horizontal format, cloth w
"Great photos for those who missed the steam era on" according to ATSF2925. Great photos for those who missed the steam era on the Norfolk & Western Railway. Captions are concise and mostly free of Ferrell's favorite verb.. Five Stars thomas f shannon Outstanding book nice detailed drawings ,a must have. David Kahler said Five Stars. Excellent