Fwd: Tunnel history

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Mon Nov 26 22:38:15 EST 2012


Received this in my in box. K. Borg



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Subj: Tunnel history



Some interesting history on building tunnels.


"Completed in 1905 at 906' in length, the first of five tunnels between
St. Paul & Coeburn, VA. Craigan Tunnel (aka "Creagan" Tunnel) was ablaze
during construction in 1902, resulting in both portals being dammed and the
tunnel flooded to extinguish the fire. The raging inferno, requiring several
towns' assistance, was caused by sparks while workers were assembling tracks
inside the tunnel. The fire was quickly fueled by the coal seam & support
timbers inside the tunnel. After this incident, all tracks were assembled
outside N&W tunnels along this section of the Clinch Valley District before
being set into place."


>From Tish Adams on FB.



See ya
Larry




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