| Virginia-carolina Railway |
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Construction of the railroad was begun in 1885 by the Abingdon Coal and Iron Railroad but the company folded before the railroad became operational. Construction was continued by the Virginia Western Coal and Iron Railroad, but financial difficulties persisted. Norfolk And Western sponsored the Virginia-Carolina Railway, which took over the line in 1898 and finally completed construction to Damascus in 1900. The line was extended through the Blue Ridge to Whitetop in 1912 and to it's terminus by 1920. Norfolk and Western absorbed in the line 1919 and operated it as its Abingdon branch. Operations ceased in 1977 after flooding damaged portions of the track. Most of the former roadbed in Virginia is occupied by the Virginia Creeper Trail . Efforts are underway to extend the trail into North Carolina. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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