The Story of the Waynesville, Port William and Jeffersonville Railroad
The “Grasshopper” Railroad – From Farmers to Ford
By Mike Mason and Roger Starnes
Purchase a book as a gift for the holidays!
Books are $19.95 and can be purchased at the Clinton County Historical Society in Wilmington, Ohio, the Fayette County Historical Society in Washington Court House, Ohio, or by contacting Mike Mason or Roger Starnes.
** Every book sold gets a free 1875 reproduction stock certificate. **
About the Book
Many young railroads around the Unites States in the late 1800’s were known as “Grasshopper” railroads because of the type of engines they used. Long after these engines were phased out, the name stuck. This is the story of the “Grasshopper” Railroad that was funded by farmers, often in bankruptcy, and was at one time owned by Mr. Henry Ford, running through mid-western Ohio for some 77 years.
The book includes 40 historic black and white images from the author’s personal collection, as well as 97 black and white photos showing the current locations where the railroad used to run. Thirteen hand drawn maps indicate stations along the old railroad, and how to locate them. A great book for railfans and history buffs alike!
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If you would like to know more about the “Grasshopper” Railroad, or any of the line’s many other names, we welcome the opportunity to speak at your event or meeting. Just contact us from our Facebook page.
Also check out our Grasshopper Reference Information page here.
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