Crew Change Locations

Started by BR5128, November 17, 2008, 09:06:26 PM

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BR5128

I know that Knoxville to Bristol crews swap at Bristol. Then the Bristol to Roanoke crew takes over. I was wandering whats after Roanoke. Where do crews and trains run when they reach Roanoke. For example 111   112   15t   16t   236   25n  and so on. And whats the running time from Bristol to Roanoke on clear signals all the way!!!! Also I am curious as to figure out the running time for 111 and 112 or 15 and 16t from point of origin to final destination!!!  I guess if anyone knows where I might could find a schedule or something for the Roanoke area. Im planning a trip!!! Thanks a bunch!!!

NS2593

When the Bristol to Roanoke crew gets to Roanoke they next outbound crew boards the train at Schaffer's Crossing. I'm not 100% sure but the exact crew change point at Schaffer's is either referred to by crews as 24th street or 16th street. Most trains run in the 4-6 hour window on getting to Roanoke with limited meets. Traffic for eastbounds gets a lot thicker at Walton, VA (just east of Radford) where the Bristol line meets the Bluefield line into Roanoke. If you are planning on heading to the Roanoke area here's a few websites that could help you get to know the area better:
http://www.krunk.org/ns-nrv/
http://kednhed.googlepages.com/home

The second website features a live scanner feed based in Roanoke. Trains go a lot of different ways when they get to Roanoke and I'm not sure where the next crew change points north/east/south out of Roanoke are (maybe someone could help out on that one) . I hope I've at least helped you out in some way!

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