Two books the FCHS asked to be posted. "Rocky Mount, Virginia -- Railroadin' since 1880" This book has been nominated for a Virginia State Library Award in the non fiction category. $12 each, add $3 for shipping. Includes maps/drawings/photographs/history of Rocky Mount's four known railroad stations: two owned by Franklin-Pittsylvania RR and two owned by N&W. Includes a lovers' triangle among prominent Rocky Mount citizens and a shoot-out at the N&W station that ended in murder; the "Tin Lizzie" that ran the rails; train wrecks on both lines; more. "Franklin County, Virginia Heritage 2000" due out any time. $75 per copy plus $3 shipping. If two or more copies are ordered at the same time, $65 plus $3 shipping each. Thousands of surnames, full-name indexed. County history section plus stories and photographs submitted by individuals with a connection to Franklin County. Many families are represented. A big 9x12 size with a blank "family tree" in the back for both the mother and father lines (in the manner of the old family Bibles). Hardcover, gold leaf design on the front. Approx. 300 pgs. To order either of these books, send ASAP, appropriate amount to : FCHS, P.O. Box 905, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151