Norfolk Southern Railway (MBI Railroad Color History)

With a quarter of a century behind it, Norfolk Southern is one of the oldest Class 1 railroads operating in North America. This illustrated history tells how Norfolk Southern came to be what it is today, from the merger of two of American railroadings most legendary roads-- Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western--through its rise to the heights of the worlds leading transportation companies. After a concise history of the roads that became Norfolk Southern, author Richard Borkowski explores the railroads corporate history and operating structure and details the specific operations that go into the lines customer-oriented approach, including its vast intermodal network. Along with each of Norfolk Southerns 11 operating divisions, this book offers a close look at NS motive power, a wealth of color photographs, and a specially commissioned system map.

This book tells the story of the Norfolk Southern, one of the oldest Class 1 railroads operating in North America. Illustrated throughout with color photographs and system maps, the book describes NS’s emergence from the merger of two of American railroading’s most legendary roads-- Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western--then recounts its rise to the heights of the world’s leading transportation companies. Included are accounts of the railroad’s corporate history and operating structure, its vast intermodal network, and its motive power.