N&W in 1912--Two items

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Harry,

Thanks.  Does that mean that the eastbound, concrete lined tunnel is the newer tunnel?

Gordon
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      The reference to a gauntlet track in the tunnel is because in 1912 there was only a single-track Hatfield Tunnel.  The N&W Annual Report for year ending June 30, 1913, states, "Double track work is in progress as follows: ...Hatfield Tunnel, WV, 0.55 miles.  This will be completed about February, 1914."  The N&W Annual Report for year ending June 30, 1914, states, "Two bridges, 580 lineal feet, were completed in connection with double track at Hatfield tunnel."  This double tracking resulted in present-day twin Hatfield tunnels.]

    Gordon Hamilton
    The eastbound bore is concrete lined, but the westbound bore is not lined and is equipped with a detector for falling rock.                                        Harry Bundy



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