Mine runs 2 Re: loco motions

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On Sun, Nov 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM Jim wrote:

> David,
> Thanks very much for your input.  I think you may just have answered one
> of my next questions which was how was the N&W informed of mine status i.e.
> how many loads were ready for pickup and how many empties (mty's) were
> needed on a particular day.
>

This is a great thread and interesting to those of us who want to
understand a bit more about the day-to-day operations of the N&W,
especially before and just after computers came in to play to share and
transmit information. One can wade through *From Mine to Market* to get an
early insight into car distribution and disputes that can arise. But it's
details like David's "I was there" notes that help explain somewhat how the
N&W worked (or didn't) on any given day. Grant has done a great job at
capturing a wealth of details from the Old Heads, but those people are
dwindling in numbers. It will become more difficult in a few years to find
anyone who can claim employment fully with the Norfolk & Western pre-merger.

Bruce in Blacksburg
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