About a year and a half ago I discovered something I had known about since I was a child, but never really thought much about. Just like the trolley and the interurban cars, the subway cars are electrically driven and run on 600 volts DC. When I started seeing NYC…
It was circa 1982 and I was working for Florida Pump Service in Orange Park Fl as the VP and General Manager. When the club went out of business, Mark (the owner of Florida Pump Service), either bought the car or removed it at his expense. He took it to…
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, we took delivery of our first “road diesel”, former Alexander RR Co. No. 7. The switcher was built in November, 1950 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, NY for the Pennsylvania RR where it became their number 8873. It operated on that road,…
From the weavervilletribune.com, June 2012
Exciting plans are underway for our new depot. The open air platform will allow access to a number of rail cars. Check back later this year for more details.
Since the beginning we have been diligently working to restore our equipment to operating condition, including track rehabilitation. Two Southern Railway cabooses are 90% restored … one wears an in-service scheme, the other wears an Operation Lifesaver® motif. Other prized pieces of equipment include a former CB&Q “doodlebug” built by…
Gallery of photos.
Articles and photos on the history of Asheville’s rail lines.
