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Progress continues in West Cranberry on the Vida Division
Born in Virginia, moved to and was working in Cranberry at age 33, then moved back to Virginia at some point. The place he was writing for work (Grahams Forge) was just outside of Wytheville which is
Born in Virginia, moved to and was working in Cranberry at age 33, then moved back to Virginia at some point. The place he was writing for work (Grahams Forge) was just outside of Wytheville which is
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Progress continues in West Cranberry on the Vida Division
Yeah, I wonder if he maybe moved on to Virginia to work then maybe came back to JCity when the new furnace was built there in about 1898? Sounds like the mine, and subsequently the furnace, was operat
Yeah, I wonder if he maybe moved on to Virginia to work then maybe came back to JCity when the new furnace was built there in about 1898? Sounds like the mine, and subsequently the furnace, was operat
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Chris Ford
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Progress continues in West Cranberry on the Vida Division
Michael, thanks for sharing this! Looks like J.P.M. Runion, a foundryman at the Cranberry Iron and Coal Company Furnace (the original furnace at Cranberry) was looking for work in Virginia. He was hig
Michael, thanks for sharing this! Looks like J.P.M. Runion, a foundryman at the Cranberry Iron and Coal Company Furnace (the original furnace at Cranberry) was looking for work in Virginia. He was hig
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Chris Ford
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Progress continues in West Cranberry on the Vida Division
Great work Dean! Been following this discussion with some interest and Tuhr's comments reminded me of how high the workings at Cranberry were. Way on up the hill above the mine at the top of the ore o
Great work Dean! Been following this discussion with some interest and Tuhr's comments reminded me of how high the workings at Cranberry were. Way on up the hill above the mine at the top of the ore o
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Chris Ford
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Historical Society newsletter for April posted online
The latest issue of our newsletter, containing info about the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend Convention, is now posted on our website under the "Publications" tab at... http://www.etwncrrhs.org/ The on
The latest issue of our newsletter, containing info about the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend Convention, is now posted on our website under the "Publications" tab at... http://www.etwncrrhs.org/ The on
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Chris Ford
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Historical Society Newsletter for April
Hi all! Just letting you know that the April 2022 ET&WNC RR Historical Society newsletter is in the mail. Thanks go to our treasurer Patricia! And thanks also go to Curtis Brookshire our newsletter ed
Hi all! Just letting you know that the April 2022 ET&WNC RR Historical Society newsletter is in the mail. Thanks go to our treasurer Patricia! And thanks also go to Curtis Brookshire our newsletter ed
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Chris Ford
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ET&WNC timetable
Funny...I have an AO Smith water heater in my attic! Small world! :) Looks like my big, beautiful brick building that WAS the original CC&O offices has been torn down since I shot my photos. Shame, it
Funny...I have an AO Smith water heater in my attic! Small world! :) Looks like my big, beautiful brick building that WAS the original CC&O offices has been torn down since I shot my photos. Shame, it
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Chris Ford
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ET&WNC timetable
It can get confusing with all the name changes. The Clinchfield as we know it was originally named the Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad (AKA the "Three C's"). The original mainline grade thro
It can get confusing with all the name changes. The Clinchfield as we know it was originally named the Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad (AKA the "Three C's"). The original mainline grade thro
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Chris Ford
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Great find Mike...thanks for sharing! All those ads are great....and even one for the "Only First-Class Hotel In The City" the Hotel Carnegie (NEW ELEGANT AND ATTRACTIVE) and with trolley service ever
Great find Mike...thanks for sharing! All those ads are great....and even one for the "Only First-Class Hotel In The City" the Hotel Carnegie (NEW ELEGANT AND ATTRACTIVE) and with trolley service ever
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Chris Ford
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Questions for the group about the engine house in the Johnson City RR yard.
Dr. Tom, visit my website, specifically this particular year's photos (1991), to see some photos of the inside of the enginehouse and inspection pits... http://www.cfordart.com/photoalbum/photopages/i
Dr. Tom, visit my website, specifically this particular year's photos (1991), to see some photos of the inside of the enginehouse and inspection pits... http://www.cfordart.com/photoalbum/photopages/i
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Chris Ford
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January 2022 Newsletters in the mail
Just a note to all of you out there, especially the Historical Society members who will be receiving the January Newsletter in the mail...our Treasurer Patricia Jennings has gotten them in the mail so
Just a note to all of you out there, especially the Historical Society members who will be receiving the January Newsletter in the mail...our Treasurer Patricia Jennings has gotten them in the mail so
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Chris Ford
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ET&WNC Water Tank Series
Ryan, the dual gauge engine house at Elizabethton was right along Depot Street between Tipton and Oak and it was painted a boxcar red color. A year later the narrow gauge was abandoned. Check this ove
Ryan, the dual gauge engine house at Elizabethton was right along Depot Street between Tipton and Oak and it was painted a boxcar red color. A year later the narrow gauge was abandoned. Check this ove
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ET&WNC Water Tank Series
Dean, thanks for mentioning the other Stemwinder water tank article. I've posted that Stemwinder issue too, although it doesn't add much to the discussion except for more photos. But I LIKE photos! :)
Dean, thanks for mentioning the other Stemwinder water tank article. I've posted that Stemwinder issue too, although it doesn't add much to the discussion except for more photos. But I LIKE photos! :)
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Chris Ford
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ET&WNC Water Tank Series
Seems everyone is really getting into the ET water tanks. Maybe coal and sand will be next! For those of you with the interest in modeling railroad facilities I'm going to offer up for your personal u
Seems everyone is really getting into the ET water tanks. Maybe coal and sand will be next! For those of you with the interest in modeling railroad facilities I'm going to offer up for your personal u
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October 2021 Historical Society Newsletter
Thank y'all for the updates...sounds like mail is running about as usual. Seems like packages are running slower however. Hope y'all liked the convention coverage that Curtis was able to share with yo
Thank y'all for the updates...sounds like mail is running about as usual. Seems like packages are running slower however. Hope y'all liked the convention coverage that Curtis was able to share with yo
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Chris Ford
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October 2021 Historical Society Newsletter
Hi all! A note here to let Society members know that the October newsletter is in the mail. Thank you Curtis Brookshire and Patricia Jennings! This issue has some good info on ET&WNC related activitie
Hi all! A note here to let Society members know that the October newsletter is in the mail. Thank you Curtis Brookshire and Patricia Jennings! This issue has some good info on ET&WNC related activitie
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Hello
All, I'm passing along an email that was sent to me that I have no information about. Please see the email below requesting info on a possible stageline that came into Elk Park. Anyone have any info t
All, I'm passing along an email that was sent to me that I have no information about. Please see the email below requesting info on a possible stageline that came into Elk Park. Anyone have any info t
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Chris Ford
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Carter, Elizabethton officials view new county property that has long railroading history. | News | johnsoncitypress.com
Thanks for sending this Rae...it's very encouraging! Wouldn't it be a hoot if they rebuilt a deck bridge across the Doe that LOOKED like the original?! I'd even help paint that! :) Chris -------------
Thanks for sending this Rae...it's very encouraging! Wouldn't it be a hoot if they rebuilt a deck bridge across the Doe that LOOKED like the original?! I'd even help paint that! :) Chris -------------
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July 2021 Historical Society Newsletter
Well, it's being produced with 3D printing, so an O scale version shouldn't be a stretch as long as there are customers. Chris ------------------------ Chris Ford President - ET&WNC Railroad Historica
Well, it's being produced with 3D printing, so an O scale version shouldn't be a stretch as long as there are customers. Chris ------------------------ Chris Ford President - ET&WNC Railroad Historica
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Genuine Magnetite Iron Ore in ON30 from Dr Tom.
Just a reminder....in the photos below the "rock" on the left is a lump of coal from the Cranberry engine house. The rock on the right is indeed a rock of magnetite as a magnet is extremely attracted
Just a reminder....in the photos below the "rock" on the left is a lump of coal from the Cranberry engine house. The rock on the right is indeed a rock of magnetite as a magnet is extremely attracted
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