Speaking of Matoaka...

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Ben,

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the rails still remain between 
Coopers and Matoaka. The right of way is usable from Coopers almost 
to Bramwell. Beyond Bramwell the right of way is greatly overgrown 
with trees and brush and some of the grade crossings have been paved 
over. Leaving the rails in place allows the railroad to maintain 
possession of the right of way, just in case.......

Ron Davis

At 09:36 AM 7/3/2007, you wrote:

>In speaking of Matoaka,

>That reminds me of something I've been meaning to ask.  Is the old 

>N&W line from Coopers to Matoaka still there?  And, if so, why did 

>they leave it?

>Ben Blevins