Cannonball

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Subject: Re: Re: Cannonball


I suspect the following:

The name "Cannonball" was given to the train by the ACL N&W only. It operated from Richmond to Norfolk and return using N&W crews and equipment. Connection at Richmond, in later years, with the RF&P varied between train numbers 23 - 89 - 75 -  24 - 76, perhaps coach passengers changed trains there and pullman cars were switched to these trains. But my suspicions could be wrong.

Herman Wilkins


Herman:
You're correct -- only the sleeper went through New York to Norfolk.  Coach passengers made an
early morning train-to-train transfer at Broad Street Station, Richmond.  Incidentally, at one time
the "Cannonball" handled a sleeper New York to the Cavalier Hotel at Virginia Beach.  Beyond
Terminal Station at Norfolk, the sleeper was handled by Norfolk Southern's Electric Division.
                                                                   Harry Bundy  
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