The Durbin Route: The Greenbrier Division of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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The Durbin Route: The Greenbrier Division of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
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Fascinating history of the construction and operation of the Greenbrier Division of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway which served the people of West Virginia and the lumber industry for many decades. Covers both freight and passenger service in detail and describes the slow ebb of business after World War II which led to eventual abandonment (with part of the line secured to keep the Cass Scenic Railroad connected to the outer world). Includes long chapter on accidents and mishaps. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With maps, list of water, fuel and other facilities, and list of stations (with descriptions and milepost). 142 pages.