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Postcard of Overlapping Railroad Bridges. ca. 1916, IS TWO OVER ONE RAILROAD FAREja SIXTEENTH AND DOCK, RICHMOND, VA. This unique photograph presents to view the only point in the world where three trunk line trains may cross each other, at the same time, and over their separate tracks. At the top is shown a passenger train of the C. & O. Railway leaving Richmond for the upper James River Valley: just beneath it a train of the S. A. L. Railway leaving the Main Street (Union) Depot for the South, and on the ground a train of the Southern Railway coming into Richmond from West Point on the York River
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Date: 24th March 2014
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Postcard of Overlapping Railroad Bridges. ca. 1916, IS TWO OVER ONE RAILROAD FAREja SIXTEENTH AND DOCK, RICHMOND, VA. This unique photograph presents to view the only point in the world where three trunk line trains may cross each other, at the same time, and over their separate tracks. At the top is shown a passenger train of the C. & O. Railway leaving Richmond for the upper James River Valley: just beneath it a train of the S. A. L. Railway leaving the Main Street (Union) Depot for the South, and on the ground a train of the Southern Railway coming into Richmond from West Point on the York River
Postcard of Overlapping Railroad Bridges. ca. 1916, IS TWO OVER ONE RAILROAD FAREja SIXTEENTH AND DOCK, RICHMOND, VA. This unique photograph presents to view the only point in the world where three trunk line trains may cross each other, at the same time, and over their separate tracks. At the top is shown a passenger train of the C. & O. Railway leaving Richmond for the upper James River Valley: just beneath it a train of the S.A.L. Railway leaving the Main Street (Union) Depot for the South, and on the ground a train of the Southern Railway coming into Richmond from West Point on the York River
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from ca. 1916 showcases the remarkable sight of overlapping railroad bridges in Richmond, Virginia. It captures a truly unique moment where three trunk line trains cross each other simultaneously on their separate tracks, making it the only point in the world to witness such a spectacle. At the top of the image, we see a passenger train belonging to the C. & O. Railway as it departs Richmond for its journey towards the upper James River Valley. Just below it, another train from the S. A. L. Railway can be seen leaving the Main Street (Union) Depot and heading southward. On ground level, a train operated by Southern Railway makes its way into Richmond from West Point on York River. The convergence of these three trains at this specific location creates an awe-inspiring scene that highlights both engineering marvels and efficient transportation systems of that era. This postcard serves as a historical testament to Richmond's significance as a major hub for railway transportation during this time period. It not only showcases impressive infrastructure but also symbolizes progress and connectivity brought about by rail travel. The photograph is undoubtedly an intriguing piece of history that transports us back to an era when railways played a vital role in shaping cities and connecting communities across vast distances.
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