Elkhorn Inn Becomes Railfan Haven After Flood Restoration
Dan Clark and Elisse Jo Goldstein Clark turned a ruined 1922 three story building in McDowell County into the Elkhorn Inn. Railfans from around the world visit for Pocahontas Division trains and coal crew changes. A railcam and railstream net system now let guests watch Pokey Line traffic live online.
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Michael Saverino
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Elkhornian
McDowell County
Saverino
Goldstein-Clark
Dan
Railstream.net
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Pocahontas Division
Bluefield
Williamson
Windber
Berwind
Severino
Mike
Prickett's Fort marks 40th anniversary with McKinley visit
U S Representative David McKinley attended Prickett's Fort State Park 40th anniversary events on July 4. He toured the site, participated in a flag ceremony, and listened to a Declaration of Independence reading. Park supporters emphasize history alive and ongoing fundraising.
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Prickett’s Fort
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David McKinley
R-W Va
Prickett’s Fort State Park
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McKinley
H&h Chapel
America
Wheeling
West Virginia
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U.S
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Mary McKinley
Bradley Omanson
Pricketts Fort State Park
Fairmont
Coal downswing reshapes U S energy future says Earth Talk
Earth Talk argues that coal's share in U S power is shrinking due to cheaper natural gas and renewables. It notes 2015 retirements, Clean Power Plan effects, and Paris climate accord cuts to coal exports. It cites huge projected megawatt losses and a lack of new U S coal plants amid global shifts.
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John Brinkley
Sierra Magazine
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