Up and down the "Rathole", Part 1
May 27, 2018 22:05:56 #
Some pix from the last couple of years-taken on the CNO&TP, second and third sub-divisions, which is part of the NS railway, running through Tennessee and Kentucky. This line gained the nickname "Rathole" for all of the tunnels. A major re-alignment in the early 60's eliminated most of the tunnels, but the line is still pretty rugged and spectacular-and a lot of fun to photograph.
South Waters(Harriman, TN)
Northbound at Tunnel 25(Oakdale, TN)
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Southbound at Oakdale, TN
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Southbound at Camp Austin
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South out of Tunnel 24(Wartburg, TN)
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Glen Mary, TN
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Southbound at Mountain View, TN.
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New River bridge-south of Helenwood, TN
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Emory River crossing-Harriman, TN
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May 28, 2018 00:04:37 #
In Wikipedia, I discovered there is quite some detailed history that pertains to this interesting, functional rail line.
Others may wish to check it out. /Ralph
Others may wish to check it out. /Ralph
May 28, 2018 06:15:35 #
I appreciate all of the kind comments. I'm a big fan of photographing this line, and being a "Florida Flatlander", I really enjoy the mountains and ruggedness of this line. Much of it is pretty easy to access as it Parallels US Hwy 27 once you get north of Wartburg-much of it very closely. To get to the tunnels and bridges, it takes a little bit persistence and study, and a lot of the old tunnels that were by-passed, are still in place-some accessible.
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