N&W in 1911--Kenova bridge

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Oh, but the rails WERE raised, Gordon. That is why the upper (open air) waiting 
area of the station was below track level after the new bridge and viaduct were 
built. I have my father's word on this. His first job was at Kenova in 1914.    
Jim Nichols




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>[  The new truss bridge was built around the old truss bridge, but the old piers 

>were retained, although shortened to accommodate the heaver members of the new 

>bridge while keeping the rail at the same level as previously.  For more details 

>on the bridge replacement, see the interesting article in Railway Age Gazette, 

>Vol. 55, Sep. 5, 1913, p. 407, at Google Books.]

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>Gordon Hamilton

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