"Reference Book of the Norfolk & Western Railroad," mid-1880s

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I have always dated the book about 1890, based on the woodcuts in the book.

 

The new New River Bridge shown in the woodcut was built in 1888. 

Bluefield Yard did not go under construction until 1888. 

 

Actual construction on the Ohio Extension did not start until March 1890 and it is referred to in the book.

 

The new Graham RR station went under construction in  1890 and was completed in 1891 and it is referred to in the book.

 

Alex Schust

 

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For any of you who do not already have this book, I have put it up on Google Drive and you may get it at this link:

 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t3MXZ5k7BkU-WpQ8YQwLavyEu8c564ez

 

Although undated, I believe the book was published about 1886.  This opinion is based on the fact that Joseph Sands is shown as General Manager, and he was not appointed to that position until Nov. 1, 1885.

 

-- adb


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