| Richmond Railroads (Images of Rail) |  | Author: Jeff Hawkins
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0738566489
Dewey Decimal Number: 976
EAN: 9780738566481
ASIN: 0738566489
Publication Date: January 20, 2009
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Product Description
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. A prime location to witness this activity was in RichmondÂa railroad melting pot. As with any major city, the railroads played a significant role in RichmondÂs 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. 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.
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Rail history of the mid-sixties July 14, 2010
E (USA)
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.
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