Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Coal and the Norfolk and Western Railway w/ large map REPRINT Soft Cover Coal and the Norfolk and Western Railway Soft Cover stapled 24 pages with large fold out map attached to back cover June 27 reprint Copyright 1996 CONTENTS Foreword The Coals in Norfolk and Western Territory The Low Volatile Coals The High Volatile Coals The Semi Anthracite Coals Mining and Preparation Marketing Transportation Conclusion Map Pocahontas Coal District FOREWORD Ages ago, so long ago that the estimated time becomes a huge -and meaningless figure, nature spread the earth with luxuriant 9 vegetation, much of gigantic size. The land was largely swamp, the atmosphere heavy with moisture, and the climate very mild. Animal life had not appeared, but fossilized remains show that fish, insects, reptiles and shell fish were plentiful. In that period, ages ago, were deposited the myriad layers of organic matter which in the course of time became peat and, finally, coal. A territory with particularly favorable conditions for these deposits extended from what is now north-central Pennsylvania to northwestern Alabama, along the Appalachian Mountains, and, consequently, in it to-day are found coal deposits, the exploitation of which, in comparatively recent years, has resulted in the Appalachian Region, as it is called, becoming the foremost coal-producing area of America and, perhaps, of the world. In the center of that region, and enjoying the fruits of its most favorable conditions, lie the vast coalfields served by the Norfolk and Western Railway. This booklet is issued in the belief that a few pertinent facts about these coals will be of interest and value to those producing, selling and consuming fuel. Its purpose is to give some of the more important facts about the location, development and progress of the coalfields located on the Norfolk and Western Railway; to outline the kind, quality and uses of the various coals mined in those fields, and to mention some of the facilities for the production and transportation thereof. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: Ebay will add $1.25 each additional items, there are a few exceptions. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and forwarded to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. Refunds may be issued if you add multiple items to your cart and pay with one payment. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 7 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.
Price: 40 USD
Location: Talbott, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-09-24T22:59:36.000Z
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