Richmond, Va. Damaged Locomotives (U.S. Civil War) This collection of images pertains to damaged locomotives within the context of the American Civil War, specifically in Richmond, Virginia - a key strategic city for the Confederacy during this period. The photographs offer insights into the military and industrial infrastructure that supported the Confederate war effort, as well as the effects of the protracted conflict on transportation technology. These damaged locomotives represent the physical challenges faced by both the Union and Confederate forces in their quest to control critical transportation routes, ultimately shaping the course and outcome of the U.S. Civil War.