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Books - N&WHS Data Series


The material in these documents was gleaned from original N&W and VGN source material housed in the N&WHS Archives

books/book_data_series_01.jpg Data Vol 1: N&W Diesel Locomotives Roster
Reference data on every diesel locomotive system on the Norfolk & Western system, including their build date, road numbers, predecessor owners where applicable, disposal date, and all pertinent data from their construction through to May of 2004. 8.5" x 11".
SKU# 142.12A $19.95
books/book_data_series_02.jpg Data Vol 2: N&W Caboose Roster
Reference data on every caboose on the N&W system, including their build date, road numbers, predecessor owners where applicable, disposal date, and all pertinent data on their construction through May of 2004. 8.5" x 11"
SKU# 142.12B $19.95
books/book_data_series_03.jpg Data Vol 3: N&W MofW Equipment Roster
M-O-W EQUIPMENT: Reference data on every piece of Maintenance-of-Way on the N&W system, including their build date, road numbers, predecessor owners where applicable, disposal date, and all pertinent data on their construction through May of 2004. 8.5" x 11".
SKU# 142.12C $19.95
books/book_Data_Series_04.jpg Data Vol 4: N&W Diesel Locomotive Equipment Book - 1/1/1971
A reprint of the volume produced by the General Manager, Motive Power and Equipment containing diagrams and specification of diesel locomotives, carfloats and tugboats. Also includes a unit-by-unit table of data on each locomotive on the roster and summary data for subsidiary roads. A hefty load of roster data at the beginning of the "NW" era.
SKU# 142.12D $19.95
books/book_Data_Series_05.jpg Data Vol 5: N&W Coal & Coke Operations No. 16 - 7/1/48
This volume, a reprint of the manual produced by the Coal Traffic Department, details all of the mines operating in the five districts served by the N&W, wiht maps of each, plus photos and data on each class of coal car in use. Lots of information, especially for modelers.
SKU# 142.12E $19.95
books/book_Data_Series_06.jpg Data Vol 6: N&W Coal & Coke 11-65
The "modern" N&W was formed by the acquisition of the NKP and Wabash in 1964. To the five original districts were added the VGN district and two acquired in the NKP / WAB transaction. Thiis volume details all of the coal mines operating in the eight districts with maps of each, plus photos and data on each class of coal car in use.
SKU# 142.12F $19.95
books/book_data_series_07.jpg Data Vol 7: VGN Coal Mine Directory
A circular issued by the Freight Traffic Department of the railroad setting forth the details of all mines loading on the Virginian. Also includes a system map and a chart of the types and capacities of all system coal cars. A "must have" for fans and modelers of the Virginian.
SKU# 142.12G $12.95
books/book_Data_Series_08.jpg Data Vol 8: N&W Time Table No. 34 1-26-30
A reprint of the employee time tables for all five operating divisions: Norfolk, Radford, Shenandoah, Pocahontas, and Scioto. Incredible detail abount the train schedules and operating rules of each division.
SKU# 142.12H $16.95
books/book_Data_Series_09.jpg Data Vol 9: N&W Time Table No. 1 4-1-45
The War is coming to an end! These employee time tables for for all five divisions reflect the operation of the road during the latter stages of the war.
SKU# 142.12I $12.95
books/book_Data_Series_10.jpg Data Vol 10: N&W Time Table No. 9 7-21-55
1955, steam power is making its final grand stand. In the words of the late David Morgan of Trains, "...the elephant hunters are coming." These are the last all-steam time tables for all five divisions; by the end of 1955 diesel fuel will be near the top of the purchasing manager's "to-do" list.
SKU# 142.12J $12.90
books/book_Data_Series_11.jpg Data Vol 11: N&W Time Table Post VGN Merger
The Virginian was acquired in 1959 and thereafter the N&W was reorganized into seven operating divisions. To the fivel long-standing divisions were added the New River Division( encompassing the former VGN lines) and the Roanoke Terminal Division. Our archives do not contain a complete set of Time Table 17, issued in July 1960, so this volume contains reprints from all time tables fron July 1960 to October 1962. These time tables also contain divisional maps and signal indictions. A "must have" for that early diesel, pre-NKP/WAB period. (If a member has a set of Time Table No. 17, we sure would like to add it to our historical record from the period!
SKU# 142.12K $16.95
books/book_Data_Series_12.jpg Data Vol 12: N&W Coal & Coke Operations March 1, 1936
Reprint of a Coal Traffic Department publication detailing a the coal mines operating along the N&W's territory. Includes maps.
SKU# 142.12L $12.95
books/book_Data_Series_13.jpg Data Vol 13: VGN Heavy Tonnage Train Handling Demostration May, 1921
Description pending
SKU# 142.12M $14.95
books/book_Data_Series_14.jpg Data Vol 14: N&W Coal & Coke Operations May 1960
Reprint of a manual published by the Coal Traffic Department detailing all of the coal mines operating along the N&W.
SKU# 142.12N $18.95
books/book_Data_Series_15.jpg Data Vol 15: VGN Standards Drawings Book "F" Buildings
The Virginian established "standard" designs for everything from small fasteners to stations, bridges and water towers. This volume labeled the "F" series, covers standard buildings such as stations, employee housing, and maintenance sheds.
SKU# 142.12O $14.95
books/BK.Data_Series_16.jpg Data Vol 16: VGN Timetable No. 22 (1955)
A reprint of Virginian Timetable No. 22, 1955 for Norfolk and New River Divisions.
SKU# 142.12P $12.95
books/BK.Data_Series_17.jpg Data Vol 17: VGN Standards Drawings Book "D"
Virginian Standards drawings for Crossings, Signs, Fences, Etc. Book "D".
SKU# 142.12Q $19.95
books/BK.Data_Series_18.jpg Data Vol 18: VGN RWY Standards Drawing Book "E" Track work & Signals
Virginian Standards drawings for Trackwork and Signals. Book "E".
SKU# 142.12R $29.95
books/BK.Data_Series_19.jpg Data Vol 19: VGN RWY Standards Drawings Book "A" Roadbeds & Tunnels
Virginian Standards drawings for Roadbeds and Tunnels, book "A".
SKU# 142.12S $14.95
books/BK.Data_Series_20.jpg Data Vol 20: VGN Timetable No. 21
A reprint of Virginian Timetable No. 21, 1948 for Norfolk and New River Divisions.
SKU# 142.12T $14.95