Roda
Opened in 1903. At this time, it loaded over 8 tracks on 2 different tipples. The larger of the two tipples, loaded 5 tracks and the smaller one loaded 3 tracks. In the late 1930's, the small tipple was torn down and the large tipple loaded on 3 tracks. Operations ended for the first time in late 1950's. a few years late, early 60's,"yellow balls were loaded here. The large tipple was torn down in 1982. A 4 track loadout was build to load the yellow balls.
The trackage included a main line that passed the tipple and ended with a tail track. There were 4 loading tracks with switches at both ends. The tracks could hold 10, 9, 8, and 7 empty cars above the tipple and the same number of loaded cars below it.
Link to a page with modern day pictures of Roda, Va.
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Osaka
Opened in 1902 and operated until 1927. It was closed until 1955, when it operated again until 1964. The tracks were 3 stub tracks, that would hold 12 cars above the tipple and 12, 10, and 8 below the tipple. During the early years, there were coke ovens located above the tipple on two tracks. One was a stub end and the other was on a passing type track.
Link to a page with modern day pictures of Osaka, Va.
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Prescott
Opened in the mid 1950's and ceased operations in the early 1990's. It was located about a Quarter mile west of the old Osaka tipple. In the early 60's, the operations were revamp after Osaka was closed. The tipple was located next to the main, with 2 tracks above the tipple and one below that connected to Mudlick Jct. The upper tracks held 30 and 17 cars. The lower track held 50-60 cars.
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Mudlick Junction
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