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For seventy-seven years, the little engines of the Warrenton Rail Road Company have steamed or growled the three mile way between the Warren County seat and the Seaboard Airline at Warren Plains. Beginning in 1884, North Carolina's smallest railroad, mostly owned by the town of Warrenton, carried passengers and freight, under the direction of conductor, O. P. Shell.
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13439
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Although not known as a railroad center, North Carolina has a great profusion of short-line railroads. With slightly over twenty short-lines running, North Carolina can justly claim the title, \"Land of the Little Railroads.\" Primarily owned by small companies, these railroads operate under their own names, independently of any major system.
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24509
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This article discusses the history and economic importance of narrow gauge railroads in North Carolina. Narrow gauge railroads were less costly to build than standard railroads and made use of smaller, lighter steam engines. These types of railroads were perfect for difficult or mountainous terrain.
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24529
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Yankee sailor William B. Cushing sank the CSS ALBEMARLE (ship) in 1864 with a torpedo. This article recounts the methods used to attack the ironclad.
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