Rockwood Mine Location in the context of CSX refers to the Train Sim World featured Rockwood Mine Disaster location of 1926, a mine explosion at the Rockwood to Cumberland Roane Iron Mining Company in Rockwood, Tennessee, United States and its connection to the CSX railroad’s history in the area, specifically the Roane Iron and CSX’s predecessor railroads.

Rockwood Mine Location

• Rockwood Mine Disaster: In 1926, a mine explosion at the Roane Iron Mining Company in Rockwood, Tennessee, North America resulted in a tragic loss of life. 
• Roane Iron and CSX Route: The Roane Iron Mining Company was a significant local industry, and its operations, including the mine, were connected to the railroads that eventually became part of CSX. 
• CSX’s Location History: CSX Corporation was formed in 1980 from the merger of Chessie System and Seaboard Coast Line Industries, two holding companies that controlled railroads operating in the Eastern United States. 
• Rockwood, Tennessee: The town of Rockwood, Tennessee, was named after William O. Rockwood, a lesser-known Indiana investor in the Roane Iron company. 
• Rockwood Mine Disaster: The mine disaster in 1926 involved an explosion in Rodgers entry, with 28 men believed to have perished. 
• Rescue Efforts: Rescue crews faced difficulties due to fire in the explosion zone and the need to “deadlock” the entry to ensure safety.