Abandoned tunnels

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The tunnels have been part of the original N&W New River Division right of way (Radford to Bluefield/Pocahontas) that was completed in 1883 extending the N&W Railroad into the Pocahontas Coalfields from the former VA & TN at Radford.   I'm at work and don't have reference materials with me so I don't have the actual dates but the right of way was improved/better aligned and double tracked over time (early 1900's I believe?…..I'll look it up tonight when I get to the house) and these tunnels were abandoned.   Looking at Google Earth Maps the second tunnel appears to be at a location west (nearer Pembroke) from the one I was at in July (barely west of Eggleston).  Next time I get back to God's country to visit I'm going to take a look at this second tunnel too.  It appears relatively accessible by road.

Ed Painter - Narrows, VA currently living in Russellville, VA


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Andy,



Do we know who's tunnels those were ooriginally?  . . . .  mainline or local branch trackage?  Neat stuff to find.



Al Kresse

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Something I stumbled over, I would like to share it with you fine folks...

http://www.vtunderground.com/other/eggleston.htm

Andy Jennings

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