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West Virginia Northern

Transportation Company - West Virginia Northern - Railroad
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Company NameWest Virginia Northern
CategoryRailroad
Year Founded1885
Final Year of Operation1991
TerminationDissolved
CountryUnited States (Details)
Source of TextBluford Shops
Text Credit URLLink
Transportation Company - West Virginia Northern - Railroad



Company History: This line was built in 1885 to link the coal fields of Preston County, West Virginia with the B&O at Tunnelton. The 17 miles of route was festooned with steep grades, sharp curves and even a double switchback. After 106 years of pulling coal out of the mountains, WVN shut down in 1991. The line was resurrected in 1993 as a tourist line but closed for good in 1999. The track has since been pulled up. The gubbins on top of engine #52 is the switcher equivalent of a dynamic brake blister.
Brief History:
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Item created by: gdm on 2018-10-19 11:14:54. Last edited by gdm on 2022-06-28 07:15:03

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