This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Diesel shift hits N and W production pace in mid fifties
Wallace E Knight reports coal and railroad industry trends with N and W embracing diesel locomotives amid rising coal output and car shortages. May coal production set a national high since 1951 at 38.22 million tons. Projections imply yearly output over 437 million tons. Public relations and community aid ideas are discussed as business practice improves local image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N&w
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Charleston