Virginia & Tennessee RR - 1874 Map

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John,

Regarding your question about the initial connection between the SS and 
V&T RR's, Page 8 of Prince's book on the N&W states that the first SS RR 
service terminated at a temporary depot on Percival's Island on November 
2, 1854.  "Soon a railroad bridge was constructed over the the [sic] 
south bank so that the tracks of the SOUTH SIDE RR joined those of the 
Virginia & Tennessee RR at the joint Lynchburg passenger station."

Gordon Hamilton

On 2/20/2023 3:17 PM, NW Mailing List wrote:
> Thanks for the reply Charlie. Do we know which road owned/constructed 
> the west end bridge (i.e. where exactly did the two properties meet)?
>
> Also, seems like I remember that both roads operated into Lynchburg 
> for some time without an actual connection (i.e. bridge) between the 
> two roads.
>
> I find the history of the James River waterfront in Lynchburg 
> fascinating. The amount of travel and commerce that has occurred 
> within such a confined area is amazing. Hard to believe it all 
> happened as you stand there today.
>
> John Garner
>
>
> John,
> The SS RR connected to the V&T at/on the west end bridge over the 
> James coming from Percival's Island. Fred Reburn gave an awesome tour 
> of the Island as part of the N&WHS 2oo2 Convention here.
> Charlie Long
> Lynchburg (Lynchburgh in the 1880s)
> Lynchburg
>
>
>
> Does anyone know the exact point where the Southside RR ended and the
> V&T RR began?
>
> John Garner
> Newport, VA
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