Pole line removal on the Bristol Line

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Yes, that is correct.  It is PCB's.  In Virginia, they have to obtain a permit to take these things down.  I don't know what that involves, but they have left all the tranny equipped poles standing that I have seen.  Also, they are fixing to take out the section between Seven Mile Ford and McMullin, which has no private or public access.  They said NS has to give them track time to do it.  Evidently, these guys get track time for free at NS' convenience.  They are not connected with the crew on on the Shenandoah line.
 
 
Ben Blevins

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Regarding the poles with transformers: my advice to amateur collectors is to stay away !  The fluid mentioned is PCB's (polychlorinated biphenyls)
which can cause cancer.  Toxic waste cleanups were needed at several locations in former PRR and NYC territory where electric locos were serviced and housekeeping was careless.

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