[PRCo] Re: Spur

[Edward H. Lybarger]

There is not enough topographic relief (difference in elevation) to support
a tunnel under the highway here for taking coal out.  They would likely not
want to do that anyway, with the tipple directly across the street. 

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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:36 PM
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Subject: [PRCo] Re: Spur

Do not know date of map but remember that north of Castle Shannon it was
originally Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad, a narrow gauge  
coal hauling railroad.   South of Castle Shannon the right of way  
was, I believe and EHL can confirm, part of the narrow gauge that  
became the B&O to Finleyville.   The spur is where the mine is at  
Washington Junction.   Suspect it was for removal of coal.

On Mar 18, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Lattner, Raymond wrote:

> Anyone know what this spur was used for? Did it have anything to do 
> with the mine.
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> Thanks Ray
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