The Wilmington and Western Railroad (Images of Rail: Delaware)
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- Sales Rank:1,742,663
- Languages:English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
- Media:Paperback
- Number Of Items:1
- Pages:128
- Shipping Weight (lbs):0.7
- Dimensions (in):9.2 x 6.7 x 0.4
- Publication Date:April 30, 2008
- ISBN:073855362X
- EAN:9780738553627
- ASIN:073855362X
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Synopsis
The Wilmington and Western Railroad was chartered in 1867 and began to offer freight and passenger service in 1872 between Wilmington, Delaware, and Landenberg, Pennsylvania. Over the years, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad branch faced increasing
financial difficulties, and by the 1960s, it had dwindled to a limited freight operation. At this time, a dedicated group of volunteers revived the railroad and incorporated their growing organization
as Historic Red Clay Valley. The present-day Wilmington and Western Railroad owns 10.2 miles of the Landenberg Branch and operates between Greenbank Station and Hockessin. It offers steam- and diesel-powered tourist trains along its scenic tracks and
provides an educational and entertaining glimpse back in time while preserving part of the rich history of the Red Clay Valley.
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