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mahatmakanejeeves

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1. Here's where I was on that day and on April 24, 1971, too:

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Tue May 5, 2026, 12:40 PM

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The video is there, but you have to copy and paste the address to see it. The trailer is 2:41 long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=mZWBGwiLCFs

Nickel Plate 759 & The Last N&W Pocahontas Preview

Herron Rail Video
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New DVD of NKP Berkshire 759 on Norfolk & Western's last run of the Pocahontas on May 1, 1971. Includes the 759 freight from Hagerstown, MD to Roanoke on April 24, 1971 when it was being moved to Roanoke for the last Pocahontas.

Wed May 1, 2024: Here's where I was on that day and on April 24, 1971, too:

Mon May 1, 2023: Here's where I was on that day, and on April 24, too:

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