C&O Virginia Central in the Civil War

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C&O Virginia Central in the Civil War Vol. 17 of the C&O Railway series. by Thomas Dixon. In this informative historical book, you will read articles of information dealing with the...

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C&O Virginia Central in the Civil War Vol. 17 of the C&O Railway series. by Thomas Dixon. In this informative historical book, you will read articles of information dealing with the broad issues of Confederate railroading and how it fit into that picture during 1861-1865. There are chapters on the VC Locomotives, rolling stock and military actions west of the Blue Ridge and letters of Carter S. Anderson and more. Maps and diagrams are used where possible along with photos of equipment used during the war taken in later years as well as material on typical railroad equipment of the era. 96 pages. Softbound.

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C&O Virginia Central in the Civil War

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