Earl Wrote:
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> D&GV has an extensive operation based out of
> Elkins, WV and interchanges with Cass at Old
> Spruce on the CSRR line to Bald Knob. We also
> operate a short excursion line out of Durbin on
> the former C&O line that goes/went to Cass. Plans
> are afoot to restore the washed out portions of
> the line between Durbin and Cass this spring.
Earl, please forgive all these questions. I'm trying to understand the spaghetti bowl of railroads out there in WV and I'm starting from scratch and using Google Earth as my tool. Looks like Durbin is isolated today, but once had a connection to Bemis (and Cass, of course). Unless I'm seeing things on the satellite maps, it looks like there is still some rail in places between Durbin and Bemis.
How extensive is the washout between Cass and Durbin? Once the railroads are reconnected, will excursions be offered between the two points? Any opportunity for freight into Durbin?
Does the D&GV operate the line between Elkins and Spruce Jct? If so, what is the principal industry? Lumber? Warm bodies?
What is the line that runs east from Spruce Jct? I recognize the junction from Cass photos. How far east does the Cass operate on this line? I followed it past Slaty Fork where it turns north and fades away. Didn't see any equipment and it looks unused and overgrown.
Can you recommend a good web-based resource or a book on the area?
Thank you, sir. Congratulations on the new gig.
Jason Rose
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2014 01:56PM by Jason Rose.
