Record #:

11712

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

In 1924, a private ferry service started by Captain Jack Nelson and based out of Oregon Inlet North Carolina, began transporting vehicles to the Outer Banks. Purchased by the state in 1950 and enhanced with ex-Navy landing craft to accommodate increasing demand, the ferry soon became inadequate. Replaced by the Bonner Bridge in 1964, the initial ferry route in North Carolina inspired the acquisition of additional state watercraft as well as new ports and service routes along the waterways of coastal North Carolina. \r\n\r\n

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 32 Issue 19, Feb 1965, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

Ferries

Record #:

11714

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

Founded on May 20th 1921, Edwards Railway Motor Car Company of Sanford, North Carolina began manufacturing self-propelled rail passenger cars. Constructed with gasoline engines and mechanical transmissions, Edwards Motor Car Company helped establish the reliability and practicality of internal combustion engines through the production of the Model 10 and Model 20 rail car. \r\n

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 32 Issue 20, Mar 1965, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Edwards Railway Motor Car Co. (Sanford)

Record #:

12555

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

For seventy-seven years, the little engines of the Warrenton Rail Road Company have steamed or growled the three mile way between the Warren County seat and the Seaboard Airline at Warren Plains. Beginning in 1884, North Carolina's smallest railroad, mostly owned by the town of Warrenton, carried passengers and freight, under the direction of conductor, O. P. Shell.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 11, Oct 1962, p13, il

Subject(s):

Railroads--Warrenton

Record #:

13439

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

Although not known as a railroad center, North Carolina has a great profusion of short-line railroads. With slightly over twenty short-lines running, North Carolina can justly claim the title, \"Land of the Little Railroads.\" Primarily owned by small companies, these railroads operate under their own names, independently of any major system.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 5, Aug 1961, p9-11, il

Subject(s):

Transportation; Railroads, Local and light