caldreamer Did'nt NS use the former Virginian lines as one way traffic and the form N&W track the other to enhance traffic flow? The lines paralell each other.
Did'nt NS use the former Virginian lines as one way traffic and the form N&W track the other to enhance traffic flow? The lines paralell each other.
Yes there was an aspect of that, but I can't remember if it was for favorable grades or other. It is one of the reasons for the demise of VGN electrification, since motive power could not be balanced as N&W was no longer electrified.
I believe in that region the former N&W is double track.
kgbw49 A big chunk of the former Virginian in West Virginia has been mothballed. In addition, numerous coal mines have been closing as the US Government's policies on coal are closing coal-fired power plants which in turn is resulting in the closure of Appalachian mines as demand drys up. As a result, numerous branch lines either have been or will have to be mothballed also.
A big chunk of the former Virginian in West Virginia has been mothballed.
In addition, numerous coal mines have been closing as the US Government's policies on coal are closing coal-fired power plants which in turn is resulting in the closure of Appalachian mines as demand drys up. As a result, numerous branch lines either have been or will have to be mothballed also.
Thanks for the reminder.
Johnny
In today's Newswire story about Hunter Harrison, there is a comment from Alan Shaw of the NS, wherein he mentions NS as having abandoned about 300 mles in Appalachia. I do not recall seeing anything about this. Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks
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