BLACKWATER RAIL TRAIL SIGN TOUR

WITH VIDEOS
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Take a virtual tour of the Blackwater Rail Trail from Thomas to Douglas, plus a side trip to the Davis Coal and Coke headquarters following the Francis Grade or Douglas Road. Listen to David Vago chat about each location and the significance.

The trail is almost 3.5 miles one way and most of it is accessible via car.

1: MINING UNDERGROUND IN THOMAS

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2: MOVING COAL TO MARKET

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3. RAILROAD STATION

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4. THE ENGINE HOUSE

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5. COAL HAULING LOCOMOTIVES

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6. THE SNYDER RUN WYE

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7. MINE PORTAL NO 29

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8. DOUGLAS WVA

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9. BLACK FORK GRADE

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10. B&L COMPANY STORE

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11. ENGINEERING BUILDING

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