Class A speed limit in passenger service

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Before the ICC imposed speed limits there were no speed restrictions on 
ertain portions of the N&W; for example, east of Poe on the Norfolk 
ivision, except for curves and other restricted areas such as certain 
ncorporated towns.

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 The ICC mandate went into effect in 1947.  N&W applied for
  an exemption for the territory east of Poe. Although a maximum
  authorized speed of 78 MPH was shown for certain territories
  in Norfolk Div. timetables of the late 40's (Jack to MP 136 for example),
  it wasn't until the issuance of Norfolk Div. Time Table #2 (4/28/52) that
  maximum speeds on the Norfolk - Poe portion were published. Doubtful that
  the "A" class was called to protect No. 25, but for the 18.67 mi. Waverly
  to Poe (no curves and 45 MPH through Waverly), a speed of 65.9 MPH was
  required to make the schedule in 1951.    Harry Bundy

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