Several websites exist that contain varying amounts of information on the Virginian Railway Company, ranging from its earliest corporate history to personal accounts by former employees. With this site, I wish to share material I have personally collected through extensive research. Please write to me with your suggestions and/or reactions. VgnRy43@aol.com
The picture on the right shows two of the 700 series 2-8-8-2 engines leading a coal train into the west end of Roanoke Yard, past the scale house, circa 1943. - Collection of Rufus WIngfield, a former Virginan yardmaster.
Visit these links for stories of several lesser known incidents in the history of the Virginian Railway.
- The Explosion at Tola, Va. Details of a little known explosion at Tola in 1907 are revealed. Explosion at Tola, Virginia In Building the RailroadJune 25, 1907 by Aubrey Wiley
- Closing the Gaps to Complete the Railroad. Two trestles are the last missing links to completing the Virginian in January 1909. Obstacles to Construction Completion
- Buffalo Bill's Train Wreck on the Virginian. This trip in 1916 was indeed not his last as often reported in published accounts! Buffalo Bill's Ride on the Virginian
- Wreck of Extra 472 near Hardy Va: A Little Known Miracle Rescue. Wreck of Extra 472 on New Year's Eve 1933
- The Rexall Streamliner Gets Its Come-uppance. In 1936 a fine streamlined train pulled by an oil burner gets humbled on the Virginian. The Rexall Train
- Phoenix at Phenix. A small detail turns into a miracle! Phoenix at Phenix
- The Longest Yard. After the VGN/N&W merger, N&W tries an odd solution to their problem. The Longest Yard
- The People Who Made the Virginian. Employees of this unique railroad are recognized. Not just the well known founders and leaders, but the people who gave the railroad its character are found here. VIRGINIAN RAILWAY PEOPLE
Other Related LInks:
- Aubrey Wiley's Home Page: http://vrymp141.googlepages.com/home
- The Virginian, C&O and N&W Modeled in 1954 by Aubrey Wiley: http://vgnry43.googlepages.com/modelrailroadofaubreywiley
- Virginian Railway Yahoo Enthusiasts : http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/VirginianRailwayEnthusiasts/