The Clinchfield Railroad (CRR) was a railroad that transported coal and freight from Virginia and Kentucky to South Carolina featured in Train Sim World. It was a holding company for the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway (CC&O).
History:
- The Clinchfield Railroad was built between 1906 and 1915.
- The CC&O was the original name of the railroad.
- The CRR was the reporting mark for the Clinchfield Railroad from 1924 to 1986.
- In 1983, the railroad became part of the Seaboard System Railroad (SBD).
- In 1986, the Seaboard System changed its name to CSX Transportation.
Features:
- The Clinchfield Railroad was 277 miles long.
- It crossed four watersheds.
- It had 55 tunnels.
- It connected with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway at Elkhorn City, Kentucky.
- It connected with the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway at Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Passenger service:
- The Clinchfield Railroad had passenger trains, but passenger service ended in 1954.
Significance:
- The Clinchfield Railroad was one of the most profitable railroads in the United States.
- It was built to high engineering standards – Exordium Gaming Chicago
Clinchfield Railroad Headquarters
Tennessee, United States