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Tag Archives: Railroad
Nada Tunnel Opens
For more than 113 years, the Nada Tunnel served as a gateway to the Red River Valley and the rich natural resources that lay beyond. Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Daniel Boone National Forest, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Industry, Railroad, Red River Gorge, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail, Timber, Tragedy
Tagged Dana Lumber Company, Nada, Nada Kentucky, Nada Tunnel, Narrow gage, Railroad, Red River, Red River Gorge
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Last Train To Jackson
The Louisville and Nashville train rolled out of Jackson on June 15, 1956. With its departure, an era of transportation in the mountains ended. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Coal, Industry, Railroad
Tagged Breathitt County, Hazard, L&N Railroad, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Railroad, Train
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Quicksand’s Stone Woman
Work crews blasted away the “Stone Lady.” Never again will she watch over the tracks. Now she’s only a memory. Continue reading
Jackson’s L&N Water Tower
One of the icons of Breathitt County is the L & N water Tower which stands silently in South Jackson watching over the city. Learn more about this important structure. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Industry, Jackson, Railroad
Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, Railroad, Water Tower
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Happy Labor Day!
Have a Happy Labor Day but remember the reason we celebrate. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Businesses, Industry, Railroad
Tagged Breathitt County, L&N, Labor Day, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Railroad
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The Collapse of the Panbowl Bridge
By Stephen D. Bowling January 8, 1906 – The fireman held Mrs. Morgan tightly and would not permit her to jump. The engine had just cleared the pillar, and the tender was hanging with the back suspended above the river. … Continue reading
Bookie on the Trail 