Description: The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, The N&W served the area from Norfolk, Virginia westward to Kansas City and Omaha, including the major cities of Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. For auction is rule book from the N&W. Entitled "Agreement between Norfolk & Western Railway Company and Signal Employees Classified Herein", it contains the rules agreed to between the railroad and this union for its signalmen. It is dated October 1, 1957. Contents include rates of pay, work rules, work conditions, seniority, passes, staff reductions, work time limits, rest days, starting times, more. 1957 N&W Norfolk & Western Railway - railroad Signalman rule book Click images to enlarge Description The Norfolk & Western Railway Company (N&W) was a major regional railroad serving the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-western areas of the US. Formed in 1838, it was the product of several hundred railroad mergers, to include such lines as the Nickel Plate, Virginian and Wabash railroads. The N&W served the area from Norfolk, Virginia westward to Kansas City and Omaha, including the major cities of Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The N&W merged with the Southern Railway System in 1982 to form a mega-railroad, the Norfolk Southern, which stretched this territory south through Atlanta to Jacksonville and New Orleans. In 1999, Norfolk Southern acquired a large portion of the former Conrail system and became one of the two large east-coast railroads. For auction is rule book from the N&W. Entitled "Agreement between Norfolk & Western Railway Company and Signal Employees Classified Herein", it contains the rules agreed to between the railroad and this union for its signalmen. It is dated October 1, 1957. Contents include rates of pay, work rules, work conditions, seniority, passes, staff reductions, work time limits, rest days, starting times, and much much more. This rule book measures appx 6 1/4 x 4 inches and contains 72 pages, plus an index of contents. The cover is a thick cardstock, and the content pages are quality paper. It is unused and in excellent condition, even though it is over 50 years old. No rips, tears, writing, markings, spills or smears, and the binding is secure with all pages firmly in place. Some N&W fan will appreciate having this rule book in his/her collection. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 7.85 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-02T20:10:29.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: 1957
