During the second half of the 20th century, the railroads that operated
in the Mid-Atlantic region offered a wide variety of subject matter for
railroad enthusiasts and photographers to marvel at. A prime location to
witness this activity was in Richmond--a railroad melting pot. As with
any major city, the railroads played a significant role in Richmond's
growth and development. As a result of being served by five different
railroads, a labyrinth of railroad infrastructure emerged, including the
Triple Crossing, a world-renowned landmark. Millions of travelers have
passed through Broad Street and Main Street Stations on famous
streamliner passenger trains such as the Silver Meteor and the George
Washington. Images of Rail: Richmond Railroads documents the past 60
years of railroading in the Capital City, which has seen drastic changes
as a result of corporate mergers, urban development, and technological
advances.