Publications

Photograph of cover of book The Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad in Richmond Virginia by William Sheild. Gray color with color photo of the front of Richmond's Broad Street Station.

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad in Richmond, Virginia by William C. Sheild

This book relates the story of the RF&P and the City of Richmond throughout its existence and how the railroad and city became dependent on one another over time. Hardbound, 540 pages, 64 color and over 100 black & white photos and maps! Please note that due to the book's size and weight, domestic shipping is $10.00 per each book ordered. International orders are welcome but please contact us for shipping options/costs before placing an order. Price $60.

Amtrak's Auto Train by Doug Riddell

The Society is pleased to release Society member Doug Riddell's Amtrak Auto Train book. This hardback volume covers the planning, formation, and ultimate success of Amtrak’s continuation of the original auto-train concept. This book contains almost 200 pages of text and 200 pictures. Please note that due to the book's size and weight, domestic shipping is $10.00 per each book ordered. International orders are welcome but please contact us for shipping options/costs before placing an order. Price $60.

Potomac Yard: The Gateway Between North and South, Book 2. by William C. Sheild

The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Historical Society Inc. announces the release of the second History of Potomac Yard hardback book authored by Society president William Sheild. This book covers the time period between the 1920’s and when the Yard closed in the 1990’s.

Over 800 pages of text, maps, and pictures. Price $40. Please note that due to the book's size and weight, domestic shipping is $10.00 per each book ordered. International orders are welcome but please contact us for shipping options/costs before placing an order.

Photo of a stack of issues of Linking North and South magazine on a wooden surface.

Bundle of available Back Issues of Linking North and South

Temporarily out of stock

Catch up on all of your RF&P reading, and save a few bucks while you're at it, with this bundle of all available issues of Linking North and South dating back to issue number 1. Price $49

Photo of the cover of an issue of Linking North and South magazine.

Individual Back Issues of Linking North and South

Missing a copy of Linking North and South? Purchase individual issues or years to complete your collection.

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Photo of the cover of the book Working on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad by Hubert Jewell. Cover is white with a color photograph of Hubert Jewell seated looking to the right wearing a dark colored shirt, white shirt, and necktie while operating a telegraph key.

Working on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad by Hubert H. Jewell, Jr.

The Society's first book-length publication, Working on the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad: The Memories of Hubert H. Jewell, Jr. captures Mr. Jewell's recollections of his years working on the RF&P. It is 136 pages in length. The book is in its second printing. Price $20