At least 139 workers died over four years of forced labor to build the Old Fort Loops through the…
At least 139 workers died over four years of forced labor to build the Old Fort Loops through the Swannanoa Gap in the late 1800s, connecting train service to Asheville, NC. Helene wiped out much of the tracks, but Norfolk Southern will soon send trains up the repaired line, which climbs the Eastern Continental Divide in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 🎥 : Kevin Keister & Richard Stradling Read our series of stories at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article314942668.html #helene #westernnc #westernnorthcarolina #HeleneRecovery #oldfortloops More from The News & Observer: Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PqkZ1q Twitter: https://twitter.com/newsobserver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsandobserver Website: https://www.newsobserver.com/ Digital news subscription: http://bit.ly/2OtBg1Q
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