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Railway Mail Service Letter
Letter sent from the Superintendent of the Railway Mail Service to the Shenandoah Iron & Coal Company in Liberty Furnace Virginia.
The letter notes the Postal Department had approved delivery of mail using the company's rail line between Edinburg…
The letter notes the Postal Department had approved delivery of mail using the company's rail line between Edinburg…
George Rye Rail Pass
Complimentary rail pass issued to George Rye, Treasurer of Virginia, by the "Richmond & Danville and Piedmont Railroad Co's." in 1871. Rye was a resident of Edinburg Virginia
Hopper Car Engineering Drawing
Engineering drawing showing a hopper car. The drawings are part of a collection related to the Liberty Iron Furnace Company which operated a narrow railroad in the western portion of Shenandoah County.
Ryan McDonald Mfg. Co. Flat Car
Engineering drawing of a flat car produced by the Ryan-McDonald Manufacturing Company of Baltimore Maryland.
The drawings are part of a collection related to the Liberty Iron Furnace Company which operated a narrow railroad in the western portion…
The drawings are part of a collection related to the Liberty Iron Furnace Company which operated a narrow railroad in the western portion…
"Dinky" Railroad Wreck
Photograph showing the aftermath of a wreck involving a train on the the "Dinky" Railroad which connected Edinburg Virginia with the iron operations at Liberty Furnace. The wreck occured on March 2, 1911 when the railroad trestle crossing Stony Creek…
Ruins of the Narrow Passage Bridge
Drawing showing the ruins of the Narrow Passage Bridge following its collapse on March 6, 1876. Produced by W.O. Towns of Mt. Jackson Virginia.
"Warning to you"
A letter written to W.R. Merriam of the Liberty Iron Furnace Company threatening to destroy the "Dinky" railroad, which connected the furnace with Edinburg Virginia, unless James Sine and Thomas Foltz were fired.
Loading Express, Oct. 1914
Photograph showing two boys on a Southern Railway Express Company loading wagon filled with chickens.
The photograph is dated October 1914. The boys are unidentified. Most likely the image was taken at the Toms Brook railroad depot, but that…
The photograph is dated October 1914. The boys are unidentified. Most likely the image was taken at the Toms Brook railroad depot, but that…
Peach Seed Shipment at the Woodstock Depot
In 1915 the German Army released the effective Chlorine gas attack of World War One against British positions in Ypres. Before the end of the war these types of Chemical agents would kill or injure millions of men on both sides.
To combat these…
To combat these…
President McKinley in Woodstock
On May 20th, 1899 William McKinley, President of the United States, travelled through Shenandoah County aboard a special B&O Railroad Coach. The President was returning to Washington DC after spending time vacationing in Hot Springs Virginia.…
Woodstock Railroad Accident
This photograph most likely shows a locomotive of the B&O Railroad that had been involved in a wreck in Woodstock Virginia.
Local reports indicate that the wreck occurred on August 27, 1892. A northbound train, pulled by engine Number 199, a…
Local reports indicate that the wreck occurred on August 27, 1892. A northbound train, pulled by engine Number 199, a…
Brock's Gap, Va.
Postcard showing Brock's Gap in Rockigham County Virginia and a Railroad Bridge
New Market Depot
An unlabeled postcard showing the freight depot in New Market Virginia.
Quicksburg Depot
Postcard with a photograph showing the railroad depot in Quicksburg Virginia.
The postcard is undated.
The depot was removed from its original location and moved to private property where is still stands.
The postcard is undated.
The depot was removed from its original location and moved to private property where is still stands.
Sou. Depot Mt. Jackson VA
Postcard showing the Southern Railway Depot in Mt. Jackson Virginia
4 Miles Straight Track Southern Railway Mt. Jackson VA
Postcard showing a portion of railroad track in Mt. Jackson Virginia. It is labeled "4 Miles Straight Track Southern Railway Mt. Jackson VA."
Edinburg Passenger Depot
Postcard showing a photograph of the passenger depot in Edinburg Virginia.
The structure was originally located is now located in the area of what is now the Edinburg Fire station. After the discontinuation of passenger service it was moved N.…
The structure was originally located is now located in the area of what is now the Edinburg Fire station. After the discontinuation of passenger service it was moved N.…
New Steel R.R. Bridge, Edinburg Va.
Color postcard showing the railroad bridge crossing Stoney Creek in Edinburg Virginia. The card is dated 1926
The bridge was constructed after a 1915 fire destroyed its predecessor.
The bridge was constructed after a 1915 fire destroyed its predecessor.
Willow Grove R.R. Bridge, near Edinburg, Va.
Postcard showing a picture of the railroad bridge at Willow Grove, also known as Narrow Passage, south of Woodstock Virginia.
Narrow Passage R.R. Bridge, 135 Feet High, Woodstock Va.
Photographic postcard showing a steam locomotive and railroad cars crossing the Narrow Passage Railroad Bridge just south of Woodstock Virginia.
Willow Grove R.R. Bridge, near Woodstock Va.
Color postcard with a picture of the railroad bridge that crosses Narrow Passage Creek at the Willow Grove/Narrow Passage community just south of Woodstock Virginia.
Train crossing the Narrow Passage Railroad Bridge
Postcard with a photograph of a steam locomotive and train crossing the railroad bridge across Narrow Passage at the Willow Grove Community.
Southern Railroad Station, Woodstock, VA.
Postcard showing a picture of the Southern Railway passenger depot in Woodstock Virginia.
Depot, Southern R.R., Woodstock, Va.
Color postcard showing a picture of the Southern Railway Passenger Depot in Woodstock Virginia.
Southern R.R. Depot, Woodstock, Va.
Postcard showing a picture of the Southern Railway passenger depot in Woodstock Virginia.