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While researching the SDD, I have researched a number of coal mines in West
Virginia. Below is a list of mines within the three sub-districts of the SDD and
on the mainline or a branch line. Links to my research about specific mines
where applicable.Pocahontas Mine District
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| Number |
Name |
Branch |
Station |
Max Grade |
Links |
Loading |
| 0241 |
Keystone #1 |
Main |
Vivian, WV |
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Coal Camp |
50/45 Single Car |
| 0271 |
Eckman Strip |
Main |
Vivian, WV |
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50/50 Single Car |
| 2421 |
Eckman Siding |
Main |
Eckman, WV |
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18/18 Single Car |
| 0741 |
Superior |
Main |
Superior, WV |
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Coal Camp |
50/60 Single Car |
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| 2441 |
Havaco |
Tug Fork Branch |
Havaco, WV |
0.60 |
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25/25 Single Car |
| 1101 |
Seminole Mine |
Tug Fork Branch |
Ream, WV |
0.85 |
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55/55 Single Car |
| 1121 |
No. 8 Operation |
Tug Fork Branch |
Elbert, WV |
1.20 |
Black Wolf Mine |
47/47 Single Car |
| 1171 |
Top Gun |
Tug Fork Branch |
Filbert, WV |
2.50 |
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50/50 Flood Loader |
| 2231 |
Road Fork Loadout |
Tug Fork Branch |
Munson, WV |
2.50 |
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55/55 Single Car/FL |
| 1131 |
(Old US Steel #9?) |
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Filbert, WV |
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closed? |
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Tug River District
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| Number |
Name |
Branch |
Station |
Max Grade |
Comment |
Loading |
| 1832 |
Blue Boy |
Dry Folk Branch |
Carlos, WV |
0.57% |
Beartown |
65/50 Single Car |
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Thacker I District
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| Number |
Name |
Branch |
Station |
Max Grade |
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Loading |
| 0855 |
Litwar |
Main |
Hull, WV |
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Coal Camp |
90/90 Single Car |
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| 1345 |
Hampden |
Gilbert Branch |
Scaggs, WV |
1.20% |
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120/120 Flood Loader |
| 1865 |
Ben Creek |
Gilbert Branch /
Ben Creek Spur |
Timbar, WV |
1.20% |
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130/130 FL/Batch Weigh |
| 0445 |
Peres Processing |
Briar Mountain Branch |
Glen Alum, WV |
2.57% |
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100/100 Flood Loader |
| 1825 |
Little Boyd |
Lick Fork Spur |
Elda, WV |
3.00% |
|
21/21 Single Car |
| 1275 |
Sadie |
Mate Creek Branch |
Mabley, WV |
1.57% |
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120/120 Flood Loader |
| 0495 |
Sprouse Creek |
Alma Branch |
Lavoy, WV |
1.00% |
Coal Camp |
200/200 FL/Batch Weigh |
| 1765 |
Pointrock |
Delorme Branch |
Pointrock, KY |
1.25% |
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43/42 Single Car |
| 1785 |
Alma Tipple |
Delorme Branch |
Phelps, KY |
1.25% |
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30/30 Single Car |
| 1635 |
Blackberry Creek |
Delorme Branch |
Thomas, KY |
1.25% |
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100/100 FL/Batch Weigh |
| 1895 |
Jamboree |
Jamboree Spur/ Delorme Branch |
Jamboree, KY |
1.90% |
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110/110 FL/Batch Weigh |
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Thacker II District
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| Number |
Name |
Branch |
Station |
Max Grade |
Loading |
| 0975 |
Wellmore Coal Company |
Levisa Branch |
Stric, Va |
1.42% |
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| 1085 |
Virginia Energy Company |
Upper Elk Creek Branch |
Ward, Va |
0.00% |
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| 1225 |
Wellmore Coal Company |
Levisa Branch |
Stric, VA |
1.42% |
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| 1265 |
MAPCO Coal Inc. |
Buchanan Branch |
Luke, VA |
0.30% |
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| 1335 |
Rapoca Energy Company |
Buchanan Branch |
Looneys Creek, VA |
1.85% |
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| 1415 |
MAPCO Coal Inc. |
Buchanan Branch |
Luke, VA |
1.85% |
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| 1445 |
Rapoca Energy Company |
Buchanan Branch |
Grundy, Va |
1.85% |
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3003
MAPCO Coal Inc.
Page, VA
Upper Buchanan
3103
Oakwood Red Ash Coal Corporation
Oakwood, VA
Upper Buchanan
3113
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corporation
Coronet, VA
Upper Buchanan
3153
Jewell Smokeless Coal Corporation
Coronet, VA
Upper Buchanan
3253
Island Creek Coal Company
Koenig, VA
Upper Buchanan
3293
Island Creek Coal Corporation
Corneliu, VA
Upper Buchanan
3303
Consolidation Coal Corporation
Page, VA
Upper Buchanan
References:
- NS Corp Website - http://www.nscorp.com
- NS Pocahontas Division Track Chart 2001 -
http://www.track-charts.com
- Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America (Appalachia & Piedmont) -
Steam Powered Video - http://www.spv.co.uk/railroading.shtml
- Coal Camps USA -
http://www.coalcampusa.com
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