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Big Stony Railway Acquired

Pursuant to authority given at the annual meeting
of the stockholders, October 12th, 1910, the railroad,
property and franchises of the Big Stony Railway
Company were by deed dated December 9th, 1910,
conveyed to the Norfolk & Western Railway Company,
and the railroad is now being operated as the
Potts Valley Branch. This branch runs from a point
near Ripplemead, Virginia, to Paint Bank, Craig
County, Virginia, 38.33 miles, with sidings 2.38 miles.