Private company

Richmond and Alleghany Railroad

Former railway company in the United States of America

The Richmond and Alleghany Railroad was built along the James River along the route of the James River and Kanawha Canal from Richmond on the Fall Line at the head of navigation to a point west of Lynchburg near Buchanan, Virginia, and combined with the Buchanan and Clifton Forge Railway Company to reach Clifton Forge, Virginia. The James River Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. state of Virginia.2 It ceased to exist in 1890.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

Mar 30, 1860Founded1

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The Richmond and Alleghany Railroad was built along the James River along the route of the James River and Kanawha Canal from Richmond on the Fall Line at the head of navigation to a point west of Lynchburg near Buchanan, Virginia, and combined with the Buchanan and Clifton Forge Railway Company to reach Clifton Forge, Virginia. The James River Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. state of Virginia.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded James River and Kanawha Canal1

Timeline

  1. Jan 20, 1890Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Mar 30, 1860Founded Founded1

Sources

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