Help for a neophyte ?

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Mr. Yerger,. as I understand it, the Lynchburg to Durham line was the first to dieselize.  In the early morning of November 8, 1955 N&W train #93 passed through Gladys, VA (where I lived at the time) on its way to Durham, NC with GP-9s, numbers 10, 11, and 12 pulling the train.  There were also two RS-3s in tow in the train.  This information came from the conductor on that train.  This may have been the first GP-9 in regular service on the N&W.  At least, it will open up some discussion.

Jim Moseley
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  Mr. Morrison,

  Thank you for the information about WHY the Norfolk and Western went with diesel power, but I still need to know the answer to my question.  WHEN did the first GP-9 go into service on that road ?

  Have a happy day.

  Neil K. Yerger

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