Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields [Hardcover]

Robert A Helm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2004

The book covers the Clinchfield's history, and deals specifically with its towns, locomotives, cars, structures, and operations in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky and Southwestern Virginia. Interviews with retirees and employees, first-hand accounts of operations, and detailed treatment of locomotives, equipment, and trains make this an ideal book for railfans interested in Appalachian coal roads and for modelers. A chapter on modeling the line is included. This book is the culmination of 12 years research.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: TLC Publishing (July 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883089840
• ISBN-13: 978-1883089849
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,368,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST CRR Book Ever!, July 29, 2004

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CRR Fan "Randy" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields (Hardcover)

Bob has done a GREAT job bringing the real Clinchfield to a book! He features details about the NORTH end, where Dante is the main yard and describes the mine runs and the railroad features in excellent detail. A MUST HAVE for ANY railfan interested in the Appalachian Coal areas!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clinchfield railroad in the Coalfields, January 3, 2008

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Timothy S. Heckman (lexington,sc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields (Hardcover)

Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields Bob Helms book is full of good information on Railroading on the the old Clinchfield line from Elkhorn City, KY south. A book that a clinchfield fan will use as a good reference when following the line.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book to Understand West VA Coal Railroading, July 23, 2010

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This review is from: Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields (Hardcover)

Given that the title is "Clinchfield Railroad in the Coalfields", the book is obviously focused on the Clinchfield Railroad. But in reading the written materials and viewing the excellent photographs, you really get a good sense of how coal moves throughout the Appalachia's. This book is filled with great photographs that are excellent for the modeler looking for inspiration and details related to coal-mining and hauling coal through West Virginia. Certainly the book is centered around the Clinchfield Railroad, but many of the details and scenes are "universal" to all of the coal-haulers of the region.

I was a little bit on the fence about buying it when I saw it in the bookstore thinking it would be just another book to buy, look at some pictures, and then stick on the shelf forever. But after a few days thinking, I said "What the heck" and ordered it here off of Amazon. I'm really glad I did because in sitting down and reading it, it turned out to be a really good book. I recommend it.