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  • Rail bridge over Shepardstown WV

  • Discussion related to the Norfolk & Western, up to 1982. Also includes discussion of the Virginian Railway (1959); Wabash; Nickel Plate; Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway; Akron, Canton & Youngstown Raiload (all 1964); and the Illinois Terminal (1981).
Discussion related to the Norfolk & Western, up to 1982. Also includes discussion of the Virginian Railway (1959); Wabash; Nickel Plate; Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway; Akron, Canton & Youngstown Raiload (all 1964); and the Illinois Terminal (1981).
 #717059  by chnhrr
 
I was in Shepardstown WV a few weeks ago. When was the rail bridge constructed and what Norfolk and Western line did it carry? (Photo courtesy K. Lambert)

North of the bridge on the Potomac are some remaining old stone bridge piers. Were these part of an earlier bridge or did these belong to a long forgotten rail company.