West End: B and O Cumberland to Grafton 1848-1991

About this book

This epic saga tells the dramatic story of the Baltimore & Ohios West End from 1848 to 1991 including the construction and evolution of the line the power and cars used on it trains operations and adventures. The West End with a profile like the back of a dinosaur presented B&O with a continued challenge throughout its history -- combining grades curves tonnage and weather found on few other mountain railroads. Written with a lively prose style this book tells the complete story including the construction of the memorable grades such as Seventeen Mile Deer Park "Wonder Hill " Cranberry Cheat River Newburg and 58 Cut as well as the weather-wracked Glades. Illustrated throughout with over 350 black and white (and some color) photos numerous maps and gradient profiles. End papers show 2-page gradient profiles. 223 pages with index.