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Tim, <br />The two derricks are 250 Ton capacity Industrial Brownhoist wrecking derricks. One is stationed in Roanoke and the other, I believe, in Williamson, WV. That puts them at opposite ends of the coal fields. Most derailments can be cleaned up by the contractors, such as R. J. Corman, but due to the terrain in these areas, sometimes a derrick can do the job better. Now you've got my curiosity going. It's been a while since I've been by the place where they are kept, but the last time they had a former Southern lightweight baggage/RPO, a modernized Southern heavyweight coach and a heavy weight sleeper, I think, former N&W ISLAND ROSE. There are also several track panel cars and a boom tender. When last I knew, the cars still cooked their own meals when called out, but that may have changed. There was nothing like a meal on the derrick diner, though! Stick to your ribs!!!! <br />Regards, have a safe day. gdc
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