With a quarter of a century behind it, Norfolk Southern is one of the "oldest" Class 1 railroads operating in North America. This illustrated history tells how Norfolk Southern came to be what it is today, from the merger of two of American railroading's most legendary roads—Southern Railway and Norfolk & Western—through its rise to the heights of the world's leading transportation companies. After a concise history of the roads that became Norfolk Southern, author Richard Borkowski explores the railroad's corporate history and operating structure and details the specific operations that go into the line's customer-oriented approach, including its vast intermodal network. Along with each of Norfolk Southern's 11 operating divisions, this book offers a close look at NS motive power, a wealth of color photographs, and a specially commissioned system map. Hardcover, 160 pages, 100 color & 50 b/w photos, 8 1/2 x 11".

ISBN: 978-0-7603-3249-8

Price: $36.95

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