Richmond Railroads (Images of Rail)
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738566489 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kenneth G Daniel said Richmond Railroads. This book really covered the past Richmond rail scene with a wide variety of photos and lots of good information on those photos. Great book, Well worth purchasing.. "Enjoyable reading" according to readit. Having grown up in Richmond and having worked for the railroad, I found this a great read and very informative. Good photos and will be appreciated by railroad history buffs.. Rail history of the mid-sixties Nice book, but focuses on rail photos from the mid-sixties. No mention of the deep, deep rail history of Richmond from the origins of several now-major roads to the Alco Richmond Works. I was disappointed.I recommend instead McKenney's Rails in Richmond or any of the several books from Morning Sun and other publishers about the specific roads in Richmond.
While Hawkins has written numerous magazine articles on Virginia railroads, this is his first book. . Author Jeff Hawkins is a lifelong resident of Richmond, a member of the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, and the great-grandson of a Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad (RF&P) engineer
About the Author Author Jeff Hawkins is a lifelong resident of Richmond, a member of the Old Dominion Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, and the great-grandson of a Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad (RF&P) engineer. While Hawkins has written numerous magazine articles on Virginia railroads, this is his first book.
During the second half of the 20th century, the railroads that operated in the Mid-Atlantic region offered a wide variety of subject matter for railroad enthusiasts and photographers to marvel at. Images of Rail: Richmond Railroads documents the past 60 years of railroading in the Capital City, which has seen drastic changes as a result of corporate mergers, urban development, and technological advances.. A prime location to witness this activity was in Richmonda railroad melting pot. As with any major city, the railroads played a significant role in Richmond’s growth and development. As a result of being served by five different railroads, a labyrinth of railroad infrastructure emerged, including the Triple Crossing, a world-renowned landmark. Millions of travelers have passed through Broad Street and Main Street Stations on famous streamliner passenger trains such as the Silver Meteor and the George Washington