Thomas W. Dixon, Jr hardcover
This book traces the complete history of C&O Passenger service from its beginnings in Louisa County, Virginia through its growth in the wooden car era, and on to modern times. The wooden car era (1847-1910), the heavyweight steel cars (1910-1950) and the lightweight streamlines car period (1950-1971) are all covered in detail, with a postscript chapter on Amtrak, bring the story up to date. Hundreds of illustrations show the cars, locomotives and people who were the C&O's passenger service.
