Fascinating history of the Alleghany Subdivision of what was once the Chesapeake &amp; Ohio Railroad, providing detailed information (with engineering diagrams) on the construction, and informative chapters on the Hot Springs, Potts Creek and Greenbrier branches, the main line physical plant from 1873-1985, stations and buildings, Clifton Forge, operations and motive power, freight traffic and passenger traffic. The book is well-written and touches not only on the railroad but also its personnel, including John Henry and George Alley (Wreck on the C&amp;O), and its social influence, such as the great tourist hotels. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With diagrams, maps, station lists, gradient profiles &amp; bibliography. 144 pages.

Chesapeake & Ohio Alleghany Subdivision

Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.

Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society

Thorough history and guide to the steel cabooses of the Chesapeake & Ohio (and the Pere Marquette) between 1937 and 1987, with detailed rosters. Sections include the PM's coach cabooses, A901 and A950 series, troop sleepers, the C&O 90000, 90050, 90200, 90300, 90350, 3500/3600 series, experimental conversions, extended vision, bay-window, Toledo Terminal, safety, solar, and CCH cabooses. Also covers painting and lettering, caboose trucks, caboose totals by year, and provides a C&O/B&O/WM summary for 1987. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and schematic diagrams.

Steel cabooses of the Chesapeake & Ohio, 1937-1987

Dwight Jones

Riding that New River Train

Huddleston, Eugene L.

Well-done collection of schematic drawings and photographs showing a wide variety of the Chesapeake and Ohio's standard structures. This book is designed to show the structures most likely to be of interest to the historian and modeler: stations, platform sheds, signal towers (cabins), station with signal tower, telegraph tower, section houses and dwellings, water stations and pump houses. The buildings are often shown from different angles and the blueprints on the same or facing page. There is also information on the standard paint scheme for the buildings. Most of these structures are long gone and this is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in trackside structures. 64 pages.

Chesapeake & Ohio standard structures

Dixon, Thomas W.

Fascinating history of the C&O's Greenbrier class, a much-loved group of 4-8-4 steam locomotives. Although only twelve were built, their successful use on steep mountain grades and handsome appearance guaranteed lasting popularity. This book covers their origin in 1935, their design and development, the three different versions, and the resurrection of No. 614. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos, usually of the engine in action, drawings, and maps. With several technical charts providing data on dimensions, special equipment, comparisons among engines, etc. With roster and bibliography. 62 pages.

Chesapeake & Ohio Greenbrier type 4-8-4 locomotives

History

Douglas B. Nuckles

Americas

Hardcover, 8.5 x 11, 208 pages, 220 photographs, 130 drawings.Encyclopedic treatment. Diagrams and builder photos of every class along with roster data, retirement dates, paint schemes, special appliances, service history, and statistics on every one of the C&amp;O hoppers and gondolas, as well as background on C&amp;O coal service.C&amp;O Freight Cars is the first volume in a series on the Railway's freight cars in the period 1937 to 1965. It covers the most common types of the hoppers and the gondolas that were used by the C&amp;O. As the C&amp;O was primarily a coal hauler, these cars represented the bulk of its freight operations.Each car class is fully illustrated with both builder and in-service photographs and is accompanied by a dimensioned drawing and complete statistical data, build/rebuild dates, dispositions, etc. Information on paint schemes and similar material of interest to modelers is discussed, as well as C&amp;O's innovative design changes.

Chesapeake & Ohio freight cars, 1937-1965

Kresse, Alfred L

This book tells the story of the tumultuous years from the beginnings of the B&amp;O affiliation, through Chessie System, up to CSX. These decades saw the shift from first generation to third generation diesels, and the complete shift in operational methods. It begins with an overview of the railroad situation in 1960 and how C&amp;O fit into it, as well as a description of the B&amp;O affiliation. It traces the metamorphosis from the 5,100-mile C&amp;O of 1960 up to the beginnings of the giant CSX merger. The story is told in high-quality color photos, as well as maps, drawings, and other illustrations that help to tell the complete story of the changes wrought over this 20 year period. The period was marked by the decline and end of passenger service and the tectonic shifts in transportation routes as interstate highways took an ever increasing toll on railroad traffic and revenues. Plus, it traces the beginnings of a resurgence that would find full-flower in the 1980s. Hardbound, 128 pages, glossy paper, over 200 color photos.

Cheasapeake & Ohio The Decades of Change 1961-1981 in color

Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Series #35: C&O Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment and Operations

Thomas A Dixon Jr

The H-8 class Allegheny was C&amp;O's ultimate Super Power locomotive and has been treated in countless articles and books, however, nothing has been in print on this important locomotive for 20 years. This book contains material originally researched by Gene Huddleston and many other prominent locomotive and C&amp;O historians. Additional material has been added and the resulting text gives the reader a complete and thorough understanding of this iconic C&amp;O engine. Over 100 photographs include many which have never been published in any venue before. Also included are drawings and tables which help tell the story of the fabulous years from 1942 to 1956 when these giants were the backbone of C&amp;O's motive power fleet. The Allegheny has been the center of controversy and contention as to its place in the history of steam locomotive development and continues to be of interest to railfans, modelers, and historians interested in the history of technology. Arguably, this locomotive was the pinnacle of the steam art in railway motive power. Hardbound, 128 pages, 100 pound coated paper.

"Chesapeake & Ohio Allegheny 2-6-6-6 Locomotive A Retrospective"

Parker, kearen and Thomas W. Dixon, Jr.

C&O Railway Series #37: H-7 2-8-8-2 Locomotives

Karen Parker

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