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!

About the Author:

Dr Alan Clarke is Associate Director for ICT and Learning at the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and is an Open University teacher. He has been involved with ICT and computer-based learning for over 20 years and is currently a member of the DfES Standards Unit expert group on ICT and the DfES Skills for Life partners group.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

General stock with emphasis on Western Americana. Online sales only.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information:

Culpepper Books
WA, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

Visa,MasterCard,Check,or Money Order
In the U.S $4.50 postage for first book, $1.00 for each additional book for bookrate. Additional postage may be required for oversized books. Foreign orders and Priority Mail at cost. All books listed are in very good or better condition unless otherwise noted. All books are returnable within one week of receipt if we have made an error in description. Prior notification is required. We are located in beautiful Tacoma, Washington 253-761-9000
Washington resid...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Visa Mastercard American Express Apple Pay Google Pay

Money Order

Add to Wants

Items related to The West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway: A Western...

The West Virginia & Pittsburg Railway: A Western Maryland Predecessor

Clarke, Alan

Seller's business information: