Author Name: Philip V. Bagdon
Title: Shay Logging Locomotives at Cass, West Virginia - 1900-1960
Seller ID: TL167
Geared locomotives at Cass were used to exploit a vast expanse of virgin forests in three West Virginia back counties - Pocahontas, Randolph and Webster. Once the skinning-for-profit was accomplished, they served a vital role in a limited return for the second growth in Pocahontas County. When the show ended, three Shay engines went on to unlikely second careers hauling for an owner with a much different objective - attracting passengers for joy rides into the wild heart of West Virginia. This book celebrates the 17 Shays and one Climax locomotive that served the Cass logging railroad. In parallel, there is a story of men-those who ran, fired and repaired the engines. Early and late photographs are included along with specifications, maps and profiles of some of the men. Retail $26.95.
Price = 20.50 USD
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