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| This road was chartered in 1852, construction began in 1858 and was completed to McIver's in late 1860. Confederate authorities had the road extended to Egypt, with completion in 1863. The road connected the coal pits of Egypt to Fayetteville, North Carolina, a port on the Cape Fear River. Coal was taken down the river to Wilmington for use by the Confederate Navy and the blockade runners and for distribution to other southeastern locations by railroad. | |
| Black's Number | 22 (map) |
| Track | 44 miles of 4 foot 8 inch gauge T-rail; 11 miles of 56# and 33 miles of 52# |
| Locomotives | 3; 3 names |
| Cars | About 60 |
| Stations | 7 |
| Officers | Some |
| Tredegar Purchases | All |
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