Cumberland valley article about cumberland valley by the. History of the cumberland valley railroad 18351919 by westhaeffer, paul j and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Harrisburg 5271958, prr and reading stations with surrounding area. When the martinsburg and potomac railroad was sold in foreclosure in 1888, the cumberland valley railroad bought it.
The cumberland valley railroad matthew bartlett, author. Admittedly, at first glance the thought may occur regarding why the cumberland valley railroad, with its origin in harrisburg, pennsylvania and terminus only about 25 miles inside the maryland border at hagerstown be of any consequence or interest with civil war enthusiasts. Vintage roll trolley bus tickets atlantic city transportation co somers point nj. Fascinating and handsomely done history of the cumberland valley railroad. The cumberland valley railroad reporting mark cvrr was an early railroad in pennsylvania, united states, originally chartered in 1831 to connect with pennsylvanias main line of public works. Targeted tracks cumberland valley railroad in the civil war 18611865 scott mingus and cooper wingert hardcover the civil war was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role. Mechanicsburg museum association mechanicsburg, pa 17055. The rest of that route was the allegheny valley railroad, conceived as a feeder from pittsburgh to the new york central and erie railroads. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often. The cumberland valley rail road, near scotland, destroyed by. Library of congress prints and photographs division washington, d.
Overall, he has written nineteen books on the subject, all of which add greatly to the civil war scholarship. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices. It focuses on the history of the area, covering economic and military as well as the mundane. History of the cumberland valley railroad 18351919. The upcoming book signing will feature not just one, but two of wingerts books. The bridge was originally constructed by the cumberland valley railroad as part of the mainline from harrisburg to hagerstown via chambersburg. The pennsylvania obtained control in 1868, and in 1874 opened a route with easy grades from harrisburg to pittsburgh via. The authors illustrate why every great military commander. This charter expired, but it was renewed on april 15, 1835, allowing the road to be built from the susquehanna river to chambersburg. A whos who of american sports car racing came through cumberland. And with the book being centered around the cumberland valley railroad during the war, there was quite a bit to be excited about. Historic locations across the cumberland valley 2016. Profuse illustrations for the railroad buff and the behind the scenes are covered, such as the violin toting conductor.
First day of issue transcontinental railroad stamps calling all philatelists and others who would like a u. Targeted tracks cumberland valley railroad in the civil war 18611865 scott mingus and cooper wingert hardcover the civil war was the. Green ridge village trains depict cumberland county in. Western maryland railroad collection, 18571961 maryland historical society. The baltimore and cumberland valley railway company. Local authors civil war books focus on regions abolition, railroads.
Freight and passenger service in the cumberland valley in south central pennsylvania from near harrisburg to chambersburg began in 1837, with service later extended to hagerstown, maryland and then. Freight and passenger service in the cumberland valley in south central pennsylvania from near harrisburg to chambersburg began in 1837, with service. Remembering the pennsylvania railroad classic trains. The dillsburg and mechanicsburg railroad was built with the backing of the cumberland valley railroad primarily to haul iron ore from the vast reserves around dillsburg to furnaces in the harrisburg region. The cumberland valley railroad bridge is a currently unused railroad bridge. Serving the prosperous cumberland valley, the cvrr in 1859 fell under control of the pennsylvania railroad prr, which bought a controlling share of its stock to keep it in friendly hands.
Profuse illustrations for the railroad buff and the behind the scenes are covered, such as the violin toting conductor, provide a fascinating tale that will satisfy the casual reader and the researcher alike. Harrisburg 8181970, prr station with surrounding area. The cumberland valley railroad, for example, played an important strategic role by connecting hagerstown, maryland to harrisburg, pennsylvania. Sold cumberland valley railroad, pennsylvania, small cuff size 15mm antique uniform button. History of the cumberland valley railroad 18351919 paul j.
Actor eddie deezen visits the polar expess train ride. A group of model train collectors at green ridge village in newville has put together a massive ho railroad display depicting life in the cumberland valley in the 1940s. In the decades that followed the civil war, it used its healthy revenues and prr backing to buy smaller, less prosperous lines. Operating the monongahela river railroad, up the west fork river from fairmont to clarksburg the down the west bank of the west fork river and over hartzel hill to the ohio. The civil war was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role.
The pennsylvania obtained control in 1868, and in 1874 opened a route with easy grades from harrisburg to pittsburgh via the valleys of the susquehanna and allegheny rivers. History of the cumberland valley railroad 18351919 paul. Welcome to the cumberland valley model railroad club. Jan 30, 2020 it was a great time, said dave williams. Vintage 8 western maryland railway railroad paper passenger. Mingus, a scientist and consultant in the global pulp and paper industry who has written books on the civil war and underground railroad, and wingert, an author of books and articles on slavery and the civil war, describe the role of the cumberland valley railroad during the civil war, the region it covered from maryland to pennsylvania, and those involved in running and maintaining the line. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. Title the cumberland valley rail road, near scotland, destroyed by rebels contributor names waud, alfred r.
The cumberland valley railroad in the civil war, 18611865 by scott mingus sr and cooper wingert. Scott mingus will be giving a presentation during railroad heritage days on saturday, september 7, and will be available to sign books that day. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. Equally important, he covers in vivid detail the human side. Acknowledgements, dedication, introduction cv division map a capsule history the power and the glory passengers, mail and express. The railroad was as vital to residents of the bustling and fertile cumberland valley as it was to the union war effort. Postal service souvenir of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad celebration at promontory summit, utah on may 10, 2019. Aged army barrel battle blacksmith borough built cannon captain carlisle carlisle barracks catharine cemetery chambersburg church colonial stone cumberland county cumberland valley cumberland valley railroad daughter david dennings died april died dec died feb died jan died july died june died mar died march died oct east edward shippen. Train, railroad, transportation books from karens books. The cumberland valley railroad bridge is a currently unused railroad bridge the bridge links downtown harrisburg, city island, and the western suburbs of cumberland county, pennsylvania. The museum preserves four 1800s buildings from the cumberland valley railroad, a log tavern that predates mechanicsburg, and a collection of items and records important to mechanicsburgs. In 1996 a small group of railroad enthusiasts recognized the need for a club in the chambersburg area, thus in april of that year the cumberland valley model railroad club was founded.
The cumberland valley railroad in the civil war, 18611865 the civil war was the first conflict in which railroads played a major role. Targeted tracks cumberland valley railroad in the civil war 18611865 0 your price. Cumberland valley railroad post by clearfield sun dec 19, 2010 4. Williams watched many of those old races as a young man and he remains a racing enthusiast and promoter of read more tags allegany county, autocross, cumberland valley railroad, maryland history, road racing. Feb, 2020 railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. The history on high shop, 33 west high street is owned and operated by the cumberland county historical society offers books on local history, unique gifts, art and crafts made by local artists and crafts people, postcards and souvenirs. Feb 17, 2017 a group of model train collectors at green ridge village in newville has put together a massive ho railroad display depicting life in the cumberland valley in the 1940s. The cumberland valley railroad laid track from hagerstown to the potomac river in 1873, the same year that the martinsburg and potomac railroad built a line further south from that spot on the potomac river to martinsburg. Shows some deposits, will leave cleaning up to buyer. Cumberland valley railroad is topic of york cwrt jan. Author scott mingus presents a talk on the cumberland valley rr in the civil.
Borough built cannon captain carlisle carlisle barracks catharine cemetery chambersburg church colonial stone cumberland county cumberland valley cumberland valley railroad daughter david dennings died april died dec died feb died jan died july died june died mar died march died oct east. The cumberland valley visitors center is located in the rear of the shop. The club derived its name from the cumberland valley railroad. Western maryland railroad has been providing excursions of all kinds for over 30 years in the heart of mountain maryland. Western maryland rail road 186364 bill book 1 january 1863september 1864. The cumberland valley railroad in the civil war civil. The cumberland valley railroad, for example, played an important strategic. Railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. Cumberland county historical society carlisle, pa 170. The author describes the construction, motive power, operations, traffic and finances of one the countrys best run short lines. The louisville and nashville railroad purchased both the cumberland gap tunnel and some track extending to a spot 1,074 feet south of the tunnels entrance. Tags allegany county, autocross, cumberland valley railroad, maryland history, road racing. Although much has been written about their role in general, little has been written about specific lines.
The york pa civil war round table kicks off its 23rd campaign on january 15, 2020, with a presentation by multipleawardwinning author and blogger scott l. Targeted tracks is grounded on the railways voluminous reports, the letters and diaries of local residents and union and confederate soldiers, official reports, and newspaper accounts. The cumberland valley railroad reporting mark cvrr was an early railroad in pennsylvania, united states, originally chartered in 1831 to connect with. The cumberland valley railroad in the civil war, 18611865. Remembering the pennsylvania railroad classic trains magazine. The cumberland valley rail road, near scotland, destroyed by rebels contributor names waud, alfred r. He has written 22 civil war and underground railroad books. The cumberland valley railroad itself was leased as a subsidiary. The association preserves the 1899 washington street station, the 1866 stationmasters house, the 1886 freight station, the 1867 passenger station, and the 1801. The bridge links downtown harrisburg, city island, and the western suburbs of cumberland county, pennsylvania.
An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. The cumberland valley chapter of the national railway historical society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of local railroads. Cumberland valley railroad documentary idea railroadforums. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Because of its proximity to major cities in the eastern theater, the cumberland valley railroad was an enticing target for confederate leaders. The cumberland valley railroad company was chartered by the pennsylvania legislature on april 2, 1831, to construct a railroad from carlisle to a point on the susquehanna river at or near harrisburg.
Records of the western maryland railroad company and its nineteen subsidiaries in maryland, pennsylvania, and west virginia provide detailed information on railroad management, particularly in the 1860s through the 1880s. An online railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used railroad books. Cvbbs christian book store online, bible bookstore in. The mechanicsburg museum preserves four 1800s buildings from the cumberland valley railroad, a log tavern that predates mechanicsburg, and a collection of items and records important to mechanicsburgs history and heritage. We also supply reformed books and puritan books at affordable prices. The cumberland valley railroad in the civil war, 18611865, by scott l. Shippensburg historical society, 1976 shippensburg pa. The civil war cumberland valley railroad internet archive. This book covers the cumberland valley rail road history from 1836 to 1919 when it was became a part of the pennsylvania railroad. Green ridge village trains depict cumberland county in 1940s.