Norfolk Southern Railroad (Railway): Clinchfield Connections

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CSX Blue RIdge Subdivision

The CSX Blue Ridge Subdivision, the old Clinchfield line south of Erwin is now reopen after the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene. The first revenue freight train ran on September 21st, and two coal trains followed on September 25th. Ribbon cutting photo by Mark Loewe. . Use this link to see Designs in Orbit’s exceptional video updates with drone footage. Also, Train Chaser Elliot provides wonderful coverage.  Click here to read about the monumental CSX rebuilding efforts on Clinchfield.org. In the weeks ahead we will add much more content chronicling the events of the past year.

Norfolk Southern Railway: Clinchfield Connections

The Norfolk Southern Railway and the Clinchfield Railroad connected at Miller Yard VA, Frisco Jct TN, Johnson City TN, Marion NC, and Spartanburg SC.

  • Miller Yard – Initially was the Interstate Railroad, which was purchased by the Southern in 1960. This was in important coal and manifest delivery point for the Clinchfield. Besides the Norfolk Southern, L&N interchanged freight with the Clinchfield at Miller Yard.
  • Frisco TN – A busy junction for many years that was a gateway to a very important trackage rights agreement between Norfolk Southern and CSX. Click here for more information on Frisco JCT.
  • Johnson City TN – In the center of town, the Clinchfield interchanged with the Norfolk Southern line that ran between Knoxville TN and Roanoke VA.
  • Marion NC – The Norfolk Southern’s line from Salisbury NC to Asheville NC interchanged with the Clinchfield.
  • Spartanburg SC – The original interchange for the two railroads where the Clinchfield would deliver hundreds of cars per day. It was the southern termination point for the Clinchfield. Click here for more information on the Spartanburg Connection and Tunnel.

More content will be added about the Norfolk Southern and the Clinchfield in the days ahead.

Norfolk Southern Stats

  • Reporting Mark: NS
  • Operated: 1982 – Present
  • Successors: Norfolk & Western Railway, Southern Railway
  • Length: 19,335 miles
  • Mainline: Washington DC to New Orleans LA, Chicago IL to Atlanta/Jacksonville, New York to Chicago/St. Louis/Kansas City/Memphis, Norfolk to Cincinnati OH
  • Primary Cities: New York City NY, Norfolk VA, Roanoke VA, Atlanta GA, Cincinnati OH, Columbus OH, Detroit MI, Buffalo NY, Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, Toledo OH, Chicago IL, St Louis MO, Kansas City MO, Memphis TN, New Orleans LA, Jacksonville FL,
  • Headquarters: Atlanta GA
  • Connections with the Clinchfield: St. Paul VA, Miller Yard, Frisco Junction, Kingsport TN, Johnson City TN, Marion NC, Spartanburg SC

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