Richmond and Danville Railroad Caboose #10751

I wish I knew the story behind this photo, but I don't. My Grandfather worked for the railroad for many years, and this photo was part of his collection. I'm guessing the photo dates from between 1865-1890.

Wikipedia has a fascinating article about the Richmond and Danville Railroad. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond_and_Danville_Railroad Here are a couple excerpts:

The song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," by the American rock group The Band is a fictional narrative by a Confederate soldier that serves on the "Danville Train" and describes the aftermath of the tracks being torn up during the war.

The Richmond and Danville Railroad was chartered in Virginia in the United States in 1847. The portion between Richmond and Danville, Virginia was completed in 1856. The railroad was only 140 miles (230 km) long during the American Civil War but it played a vital role in linking Richmond to the rest of the Confederacy.

After the war, it grew to become the Richmond and Danville Railroad System, eventually covering 3,300 miles (5,300 km) in 9 states. In 1894, the R&D became part of the Southern Railway. In 1990, it became part of today's Norfolk Southern Railway.

Taken in: United States / Virginia / Richmond (show map)

Taken on: July 23, 2010

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