Charlton Grade on the Radford Division - Gaynor Harman

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Abe,

 

I know only the approximate (close but not exact) locations for the relocated line. That project began in 1887-88 and was completed in 1890 as part of the first double tracking which was between Radford and Christiansburg.

 

Bud Jeffries

 

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Subject: Charlton Grade on the Radford Division - Gaynor Harman

 

I am doing a little vignette on Gaynor Harman (1891-1956,) Radford Division telegrapher and father of our own friend, William M. (Bill) Harman, also an N&W telegrapher. 

 

Gaynor's family was from Vicker Switch and, according to his son Bill, was given the name Gaynor in honor of a Philadelphia contractor was was involved in construction of the Charlton Grade eastward from Vicker.  (The name Charlton came from the Charlton family who had lands along Crab Creek, east of Vicker Switch... the word is often mispronounced as CharlESton.) 

 

Two questions: 

 

1.  I need the Mile Post + Tenth for each end of the line relocation known as the Charlton Grade. 

 

2.  Does anyone know the year the relocation was constructed? 

 

Thanks for any help you can give. 

 

-- abram burnett, 

CEO, 

Dispositive Turnips, LLC. 

 

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                            1861 RULES FOR CONDUCTORS 

                        PHILADELPHIA & READING RAIL ROAD 

 

71.   Every Conductor on this road must know how to read and write the English language correctly.   

 

43.   Whenever necessary to clear the track by roping off cars, care will be taken to do as little damage as possible, and never throw the cars upon the Canal Towpath.    

 

82.   If any of the Company's  workmen neglect their duty, they will be reported to the proper officer,  but in no case is swearing or improper language of any kind to be used on them or others.    

 

85. The Conductor will be furnished with an oil can for the lamps of his crew, which he will have filled as he passes through Reading. It is strictly against the Rules for this oil to be used, except for lamps.   Report any one who makes use of it for firing, or any other purpose.  

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