MP 476

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John Abbott:  

 

MP 476 is a mile east(bound) of OLD Nolan, West Virginia, which is MP 477.
And Nolan is roughly eight miles westbound from Williamson WV.   Nolan
itself was heavily altered when WV119 four-lane , limited access highway was
built through that area in the mid 1990's although the tracks, more-or-less,
run on the old right of way as before.  

 

If you are trying to duplicate an old photograph, you will not be able to.
The better shots of old Nolan that are available are the Sunday River video
tapes of 611 across the Mountains or Norfolk & Western Articulateds.  These
may still be available from the Commissary, but it has been many years since
I purchased mine.

 

Gary Rolih

Cincinnati   

 

 

 

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Subject: three questions

 

Several weeks ago, I asked about the location of a Link photograph taken on
the way to Kermit,WV, and I got some information back which was helpful.
 
Subsequent to that, I have figured out that the pgotograph was taken at
milepost 476.  So my question is:
 
1.  What is the easiest way to figure out where that milepost is ( short of
walking the ROW and eyeballing ).  Someone had suggested a track chart, and
there is one in the Archives, but I am confused about the availability of
those documents.  Can I order one?
 
2.  Also, I was watching an old VHS tape last night that contained a number
of shots of the old "photographers briudge" somewhere on the Blue Ridge
grade.  Is the site of the bridge still accessible, and if so, where it it.
 
3.  Lastly, I have also noted pictures of a device that is supported over
the rail bed, and has wires hanging down - like a horizontal comb.  What is
that device supposed to do?
 
Thanks in advance for any and all help on any part of the above.  
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John C. Abbott
Wheaton, MD

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