The Virginian Railway was built in the first decade of the twentieth century and flourished until being merged in Norfolk & Western Railway in 1959. Virginian's operating ratio in its last year of independent operation was 51%!

The largest and most comprehensive book  to be written on the Virginian Railway is 233 pages, hardback, 8-1/2" by 11" and written by award winning author Aubrey Wiley. With over 400 color and classic black & white pictures, the book tells the story of a most modern, colorful and interesting railroad. It includes  well written personal stories by people who worked on the old Virginian, had family who worked on the railroad or lived nearby. A good deal of local history is covered for dozens of cities, towns and communities served by the Virginian from Norfolk, Virginia, across south side Virginia, through the Piedmont, into the mountain foothills and deep in the coalfields of West Virginia.  Maps, data and plans are in abundance to support the revelations found in this book. Equipment roosters are included for locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars and M or W equipment. Pages of freight train consists in the 1940's and 1950's are from actual freight conductor logs, aka "wheel reports."  References lists with pictures identify freight shippers and coal mines along the railroad. 

This book is perfect for railroad historians, railfans, local and regional historians and model railroaders.

VIRGINIAN RAILWAY MEMORIES is made of the best materials available. The binding is Smyth Sewn which is the very highest quality and strongest binding available. The pages are 100 pound paper, gloss coated on both sides. 

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In Stock Tuesday, August 18, 2015! 

$58.95 plus $4.00 media mail for $62.95 total

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Author signature, numbered and inscription  available

This is a limited edition.

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Add the 2016 all Virginian wall calendar for an additional $9.00. It will be included in the book's package. Use this link for more information on this popular, best selling  picture calendar that is exclusively Virginian Railway.

http://virginianrailwaycalendar.blogspot.com/

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Aubrey Wiley

535 Pine Drive

Lynchburg, Va.

24503-1214

email for PayPal instructions: VgnRy43@aol.com

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