After the SCL merger in 1967, CC&O coal continued to be routed to a remnant of the old Virginian. This traffic subsequently ran south on the Clinchfield to CC&O Yard @ Bostic, NC and then east/north on the old Seaboard via way of Hamlet, NC to Alberta, VA. We then delivered the coal to the N&W (old VGN) at Alberta; who "backhauled" it to Victoria/Crewe, VA before heading east to Lambert's Point. Interestingly, the CC&O mty hoppers were reverse routed thru Collier Yard @ Petersburg, VA. <br>
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Run north of Raleigh, NC as an "Alberta Turn," the crew would operate north of Alberta, VA, deliver the coal and "cab-hob" back to Raleigh. It was a great catch for a pool crew and all of this took place in about six hours. Wonder how many relief crews it would take to support such a move today?<br>
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Interesting commerce, interesting times.<br>
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