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Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad

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  • 130 stron
  • 5 godzin czytania

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Focusing on its historical significance, the book explores Roanoke Shops, a key player in the Roanoke Valley's economic development since its founding in 1881. Initially established as Roanoke Machine Works, it contributed to the growth of the railway industry, particularly for the Shenandoah Valley and Norfolk & Western Railroads. The narrative highlights the transformation of Big Lick into Roanoke and the thriving steam locomotive production era, while also showcasing the skilled craftsmanship that continues today in diesel locomotive repairs and overhauls.

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Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad, Wayne McKinney

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2014
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Tytuł
Roanoke Locomotive Shops and the Norfolk & Western Railroad
Język
angielski
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
130
ISBN13
9781531672812
Tagi
Ocena
3,5 z 5
Opis
Focusing on its historical significance, the book explores Roanoke Shops, a key player in the Roanoke Valley's economic development since its founding in 1881. Initially established as Roanoke Machine Works, it contributed to the growth of the railway industry, particularly for the Shenandoah Valley and Norfolk & Western Railroads. The narrative highlights the transformation of Big Lick into Roanoke and the thriving steam locomotive production era, while also showcasing the skilled craftsmanship that continues today in diesel locomotive repairs and overhauls.