THE MONONGAHELA RAILWAY, ITS HISTORY AND OPERATION 1903-1993. 2003 by David E. Gratz and Terry E. Arbogast. This important work takes the reader on a chronological train-ride through the history of this railroad, from before consolidation to the Connellsville & Monongahela Railway, with Buckannon & Northern Railway, the Scotts Run Railway, the Baltimore & Ohio, to the Waynesburg Southern Railway. The authors discuss the Depression years to WW II and after. Also, the operation is explained, including engine terminals and water stations; the signal system; passenger, mail and freight service; safety and public relations, as well as accidents, incidents and Acts of God. Motive power and equipment are discussed; maximum grades and curves, maps, and even a coal and coke tonnage chart are included. Hundreds of B&W photographs. Indexed. LOC 2003110198. 214 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 Hardbound

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