Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad

Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad (Images of Rail)
- Reference Book
- Arcadia Publishing Roanoke Locomotive Shops & The Norfolk & Western Railroad by Wayne McKinney
Roanoke Shops has been an indispensable part of the Roanoke Valley and the â€œMagic Cityâ€ for more than 125 years. Founded in 1881 as an independent company, Roanoke Machine Works built new locomotives and cars for the Shenandoah Valley and Norfolk & Western Railroads. 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. 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. This book takes a look into its history, particularly at production during that exciting and enchanting era of the steam locomotive.

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white halftones, maps, frontispi
ReleaseDate	2014-03-24
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781467121118

Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad (Images of Rail)