This epic saga tells the dramatic story of the Baltimore &amp; Ohio's West End from 1848 to 1991, including the construction and evolution of the line, the power and cars used on it, trains, operations and adventures. The West End, with a profile like the back of a dinosaur, presented B&amp;O with a continued challenge throughout its history -- combining grades, curves, tonnage and weather found on few other mountain railroads. Written with a lively prose style, this book tells the complete story, including the construction of the memorable grades such as Seventeen Mile, Deer Park "Wonder Hill," Cranberry, Cheat River, Newburg, and 58 Cut as well as the weather-wracked Glades. Illustrated throughout with over 350 black and white (and some color) photos, numerous maps and gradient profiles. End papers show 2-page gradient profiles. 223 pages with index.

West End: B and O Cumberland to Grafton 1848-1991

History

Roberts, Charles S.

Americas

Barnard Roberts & Co

Fascinating history of the battle for dominance between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore &amp; Ohio, tracing the struggle from the early decisions of PRR President John Edgar Thompson to focus on on the interests of the PRR as an institution (rather than just as a fixture of Philadelphia) by seeking the lowest cost route to the West, capturing traffic to New York and hiring able lieutenants while the B&amp;O's John Work Garrett focused on the more parochial interests of his stockholders and Baltimore. The author provides detailed information to fuel both sides of the debate and keep it entertaining. Illustrated throughout with black and white as well as color photos. With oversized foldout map laid in the back. 223 pages.

Sand Patch: Clash of Titans (B&O-PRR)

Business & Money

Beautifully done pictorial of both steam and diesel locomotives from the Baltimore & Ohio, featuring both black and white as well as color photos and ranging from the days of steam through the Chessie/CSX era. The captions are intelligent and quite informative about the variations we are looking at. Invaluable reference work for the B&O fan or modeler. Not issued with dust jacket. 207 pages.

B&O Great Photos: A Portfolio

TRIUMPH V PHILADELPHIA to NEW YORK 1830 - 2002 By David W. Messer &amp; Charles S. Roberts Published by Barnard Roberts &amp; Co. A history of the Pennsylvania Railroad's New York Division from Philadelphia to New York from 1830 to 2002 beginning with the Camden and Amboy and reaching to Hell Gate, including the mainline, yards, stations and engineering accomplishments. Also biographies of Alexander Casatt and Samuel Rea. Includes over 525 maps, illustrations and photographs, most published for the first time. Enamel paper throughout, five color cover.

Triumph V - Philadelphia to New York 1830 - 2002

Messer, David W.

Barnard, Roberts and Co., Inc.

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