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Observing along the Norton Branch of the Southern Railroad

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Description

Observing along the Norton Branch of the Southern Railroad. Train pullingupgrade as smoke almost vertical indicating slow speed. Train headed upgradecould be heard miles off; train coming downgrade wouldn't be heard until nearby sometimes causing dangerous situations on trestles.

Photographer

Mr. Benton Hickok

Display Date

1931 January

Location

Virginia, Bristol area

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey