Helpers: Roanoke to Christiansburg

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Abram - 

When did they "Cure" the problem at Ball's Hole, and how?  Did they fill in, or relocate the railroad?

EdKing
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  Writeth Jeff Hawkins:

  >>
  It is interesting to know that helpers were even used east of Elliston since the westbound grade really doesn't start until that point. 
  <<

  Thbey wouldn't have needed helpers at all, had it not been for Ball's Hole west of Singer.

  -- abram burnett


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