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Steubenville to Wheeling Line Opens New River Crossing
A new rail line between Steubenville and Mingo on the Ohio side reduces travel distance by 1.8 miles and saves 15 minutes per passenger. The old steep route carried about 1,000,000 passengers in 1906. if the same number use the new line in 1907, time saved totals 10,416 days, about 20,832 workdays, equaling roughly $41,664 annual value. Seven miles remain to complete the Steubenville to Wheeling through line, planned for 1907. Officers listed include J. J. Holloway president, T. H. Conderman secretary-treasurer, G. O. Nagle general manager, J. M. Marsh superintendent of the hill. The route features 485 feet elevation above Steubenville, with 120 feet above the river, reducing minutes per trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Wheeling
Ohio
Mingo
J. J. Holloway
T. H. Conderman
Sec’y and
Treas
G. O. Nagle
J. M. Marsh