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C&O Greenbrier branch circa late 1950s : Railcar #9055 Ops question Prototype railroading
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Dear C&O Greenbrier Branch fans, Ok, here's some for the brains trust: - On the Greenbrier branch (Ronceverte to Durbin, via Cass), was Brill railcar 9055 _typically_ shuttled back/forth (and therefore did some running "tail first"), OR Was 9055 _strictly_ turned at each end of its return-runs (IE 9055 _always_ ran "head/cab first")? - Was 9055 ever (however commonly or otherwise) run with a sister Brill coupled "tail to tail"? (IE run with "a cab at either end", thus avoiding any need to be turned?) - Given that photos show that 9055 faced in both directions at various times, she must have been turned, at least occasionally. Were there known turning-facilities (turntables or wyes) at Ronceverte and Durbin? Many thanks in advance, Happy modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr
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Durbin

There was a wye at Durbin (completed in 1926) with the interchange with the Western Maryland.  

 

Rick G.
​C&O Hawks Nest Sub-division c. 1951
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Ronceverte

Forgot to mention, there was a turntable at Ronceverte as well.  As to the specifics of the rail car ops, The Durbin Route book should have more info and certainly the COHS can provide more details.

 

Rick G.
​C&O Hawks Nest Sub-division c. 1951
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