Passenger service on the Durham District

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Chuck:
 
I believe the mixed service was discontinued sometime in 1957=58. The
one time I saw this mixed train coming into Lyncuburg the
passenger/express service was provided in a combine on the end of a
twenty or so car freight train. The scheduled time from Lynchburg to
Durham was about 8 hours.... less than 15 mph to permit switching along
the way.
 
 
Ray Smoot

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	On August 28, 1954, the last N&W passenger train, Nos. 36, ran
from Durham to Lynchburg.  After that date N&W promised the NC State
Utilities Commission that Express Mail and passenger service between the
cities would be provided on freight trains Nos. 75 and 76 on a daily
basis. In the timetable dated April 26, 1959, Table no. 1, this service
is not listed.  The time table states "Tickets reading from or to these
points via Norfolk and Western Railway Company will be honored via
Virginia Stage Lines, Inc.".  Can someone direct me to where I might
find the following information:
	 
	1. When was passenger service on trains 75 and 76 discontinued?
	2. What type of passenger cars were used with 75 and 76?
	3. What type of passenger cars were used in service on trains 35
and 36?  I know that this was a more lightly traveled route and was
subject to receiving older equipment.  The peak of the passenger service
was just before and during WWII.  The cars were advertised as being
air-conditioned, but you had to bring your own lunch.  
	 
	Thank you, 
	 
	Chuck Stewart
	Bahama, NC
	 
	 

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