Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad (Images of Rail)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (525 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467121118 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By 1891, Big Lick had become Roanoke and had emerged as one of the most important economic centers in the New South. Today, Roanoke Shops employs skilled craftsmen who provide the highest-quality overhauls and repairs to diesel locomotives. Situated between the picturesque Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, the facility caused an economic boom in the nearby village of Big Lick and the surrounding area. This book takes a look into its history, particularly at production during that exciting and enchanting era of the steam locomotive.. Founded in 1881 as an independent company, Roanoke Machine Works built new l
Wayne McKinney began a railroad career in 1974 with Southern Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Preparation for the shops’ 125th anniversary, in 2007, complemented his natural love of history, and his interest is reflected in this book. In January 1997, he transferred to Roanoke Shops and spent the remainder of his career there, retiring in 2012 with more than 38 years of service.
He has enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading about the place hfpint Gave this to my father for Christmas as he is retired from the Railroad and worked in the Roanoke shops. He has enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading about the place that he worked for over 30 years.. Five Stars wm. wayne colleran N&W fan. "Five Stars" according to Jay G Naff. Good job Wayne.
In January 1997, he transferred to Roanoke Shops and spent the remainder of his career there, retiring in 2012 with more than 38 years of service. Preparation for the shops’ 125th anniversary, in 2007, complemented his natural love of history, and his interest is reflected in this book. . About the Author Wayne McKinney began a railroad career in 1974 with Southern Railway in Chattanooga, Tennessee