[Rarebooks] fs: Washington & Old Dominion RR

[Back Creek Books]

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For your consideration:
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(No. 7258 )  Williams, Ames W.. THE WASHINGTON AND OLD DOMINION RAILROAD.
(Alexandria, VA): Meridian Sun Press, 1977. Second printing, Wrappers, Small
quarto, [x], 161 pages, black & white photographs, tables, illus.. Fine.
      Nicely illustrated history of this historic northern Virginia railroad
line, whose antecedents are traced back to the Alexandria and Harper's Ferry
Railroad Company incorporated in 1847. Coverage of the effects of the Civil
War and aftermath, subsequent bankruptcy and operation of the line by the
Southern Railway, the emergence of the W & O D, dieselization, and final
years of operation under the C & O. Appendices include a roster of equipment
with details on locomotives and rolling stock and information on the line's
bridges and structures. Many historic photographs and illustrations, some of
which are fold-outs. Printed yellow paper covers.    $50.00
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