# Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) & West Virginia Railroad History - 6-Book Collector's Lot
Expand your railroad library with this fantastic curated lot of six (6) historical volumes focusing on the legendary Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad, its operations through the rugged terrain of West Virginia, and its vital role in American history. This collection features highly sought-after out-of-print titles from premier railroad publishers like TLC Publishing and MBI.
### đź“š What is Included in This Lot:
1. **West Virginia Railroads Volume 3: Baltimore & Ohio** by Bob Withers (TLC Publishing, 2011 - Hardcover with Dust Jacket)
* An incredibly detailed, highly collectible look at B&O's mountain state operations, featuring rich historical text, route maps, and a deep dive into late steam and early diesel eras.
2. **Baltimore & Ohio Passenger Service, 1945-1971 (Volume 1: The Route of The National Limited)** by Harry Stegmaier, Jr. (TLC Publishing, 1998 - Hardcover with Dust Jacket)
* The definitive post-WWII guide to B&O's premier passenger operations, detailing equipment schedules, consists, and the legendary service of "The National Limited."
3. **The Baltimore and Ohio in the Civil War** by Festus P. Summers (Stan Clark Military Books Reprint - Hardcover with Dust Jacket)
* A scholarly, objective study documenting the critical, strategic role the B&O played for the Union military, showcasing key battle operations and logistics across West Virginia.
4. **Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (MBI Railroad Color History - Orange Cover Edition)** by Kirk Reynolds & Dave Oroszi (MBI Publishing, 2000 - Hardcover with Dust Jacket)
* A vibrant, full-color history of the nation’s first common-carrier railroad, tracing its engineering milestones from 1827 through its 1987 merger.
5. **Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (MBI Railroad Color History - White Spine Edition)** by Kirk Reynolds & Dave Oroszi (MBI Publishing, 2008 Reissue - Hardcover with Dust Jacket)
* An updated hardcover edition of this classic color history, packed with crisp color photos, maps, and extensive operational overviews.
6. **The Route of the Cardinal: West Virginia and Amtrak's State Bird** by Michael A. "Tony" Humphreys (Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society - Softcover Booklet)
* A wonderful local historical guide providing a mile-by-mile commentary on Amtrak’s iconic scenic route through the Mountain State.
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### 🔍 Condition Report:
* **Hardcovers & Softcovers:** All volumes are in clean, very good pre-owned condition.
* **Dust Jackets:** All dust jackets are intact with only minor shelf/edge wear.
* **Bindings & Pages:** Bindings are tight and square. Interior pages are clean, crisp, and completely free of highlighting, marginalia, or torn pages.
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### 📦 Shipping & Combined Shipping Policy:
* These books will be packed with the utmost care, wrapped in bubble wrap, and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box to prevent corner dings.
* **Combined Shipping:** We love combining shipping for our buyers to save you money! If you purchase multiple items from our store, we use a transparent "you pay what we pay" policy for postage—absolutely no added handling fees or marked-up shipping costs.
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