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Blue Ridge and Southern-Fontana
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Fontana is the central point of the Fontana Branch of the Blue Ridge and Southern. Although it is a branch of the BRS the Superintendent is extremely independent and just a little slow to adopt the new type of power called “Diesel”. He has a policy against allowing any “Diesel” power on his trackage and as a result the BRS management will not allow any of those engines with “boilers and side rods” on it’s mainline. Consequently all freight to or from Fontana, Maggie Valley, and Robbinsville must use the Fontana Branch Interchange at Bryson City. All trains entering or leaving Fontana must cross the rickety wooden trestle which is 66 feet high and 352 feet long. The view of the valley below is spectacular. Fontana Yard is the servicing yard for the entire branch line. Daily runs are made to Maggie Valley and Robbinsville. There are also a number of industries in Fontana which must be switched. |
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Fontana Control Panel |
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Engine Storage and Servicing |
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Rickey Old Fontana trestle |
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Vacant Warehouses just outside Fontana |
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BRS Union "Haul"
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Busy Restaurant overlooking BRS Mainline near Fontana |
