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The West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway: A Western Maryland Predecessor
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Beginning As A Narrow Gauge Line In 1880, Its Name And Gauge Changed In 1881 And In The Ensuing Years It Opened A Huge Swathe Of Timber And Coal Territory In Northern West Virginia To Use, Creating Such Towns As Elkins, Davis, And Thomas. A Major Connection Was Made With The C&O'S Greenbrier Branch At Durbin, W. Va. In 1900. Sold To The Gould Interests In 1902 It Became An Important Part Of The Western Maryland Railway In 1905 And Contributed Heavily To That Road'S Prosperity In The Coal And Lumber Trade Down To Modern Times. This Book Is Illustrated With Superb Photos, Written In A Cogent And Informative Style Based On Outstanding Scholarly Research In Basic Documents. The Story Is Carried Down Through The Wm And Chessie System Eras To Today'S Csx Operations On The Remaining Lines. A Must For Those Interested In West Virginia, Mountain Railroading, And Coal And Lumber Development. This Is The Second Volume By This Author. His West Virginia'S Coal & Coke Railway A B&O Predecessor, Published By Tlc Last Year, Has Been A Best Seller And Has Gathered Great Reviews For Its Completeness, Accuracy, Insight, And Appearance. This New Work Is Comparable!
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway: A Western Maryland Predecessor'? A: The book focuses on the history and significance of the West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway, detailing its development from a narrow gauge line in 1880 to its integration into the Western Maryland Railway.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Alan Clarke, who has written several works on West Virginia railroads.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published in September 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: The book is categorized as 'Acceptable' condition, indicating it may show signs of use but is still readable.
- Q: What features are included in the book? A: The book includes superb illustrations and photographs, accompanied by informative text based on thorough scholarly research.
- Q: Does the book cover modern rail operations? A: Yes, the book traces the history of the railway down to today's CSX operations on the remaining lines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in railroads? A: Absolutely, it is a must-read for anyone interested in West Virginia, mountain railroading, and the coal and lumber industries.
- Q: How does this book compare to the author's previous works? A: This book is comparable to the author's earlier title, 'West Virginia's Coal & Coke Railway - A B&O Predecessor', which was a bestseller and received great reviews for its completeness and insight.