Chattahoochee Valley Railway (Images of America: Alabama) However, part of its track bed is now a. The railroad served surrounding communities for over five generations by offering transportation, and the rail line’s parent textile corporation built schools, churches, recreationalareas, and
| TITLE | : | Chattahoochee Valley Railway (Images of America: Alabama) |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.95 (192 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 0738502995 |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Paperback |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 128 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 1999-12-07 |
| GENRE | : |
Weaving across state lines from Standing Rock, Alabama, through West Point, Georgia, and back to Bleecker, Alabama, the Chattahoochee Valley Railway served many communities along its line. Its last run was in 1992, but now the days of the short line railroad are revisited in Chattahoochee Valley Railway. Although some books on the history of the region render a passing mention of this railway, none have included over 200 images and a detailed historical account like Chattahoochee Valley Railway. The railroad served surrounding communities for over five generations by offering transportation, and the rail line’s parent textile corporation built schools, churches, recreationalareas, and a water supply for those communities. By the 1980s, modernization of the corporate structure eliminated the need for the railway and its equipment was sold off. However, part of its track bed is now a
EDITORIAL :
About the Author Author Tom Gallo has co-authored six books on the history of railroads. A respected historian and longtime railroad enthusiast, Gallo shares his fondness for the Chattahoochee and his extensive research in this charming, unique volume.
REVIEW :
Anglo-Saxons are brave and freedom loving. A bargain! This is a great way to buy books like this if you are interested in the content. Some might contest the 10 highlighted by the author.. I purchased this used, removed from circulation at a public library. If you've ever dreamed of a model railroad of the CHV, like me, this book will be an invaluable companion in that endeavor. Ron Taylor did a great job writing the book. Larson has basically paraphrased a significant portion of the SERE manual, with personal twists and experience, and given a 'basic military text (Tech Manual)' for 'initiates'. I purchased this book based on the glowing review in Antique Automobile (AACA, Mar-Apr 2004) and have not been disappointed. But when I received it I discovered that (other than a brief chapter on shop tools and methods) it only covers the restoration of very specific items and unless you are re
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