Fwd: Tunnel history

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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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