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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