Coal Train
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The introduction of locomotive trains into the mountains of southeastern Kentucky in the late 19th and early 20th century drastically changed the way coal was extracted and marketed. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.
This file appears in: Scotia Mine Disaster
Scotia Mine Disaster
Historical Marker #2314 in Letcher County notes the tragic mine explosions that occurred at Scotia Mine in 1976. The accidents are considered two of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history.
The Scotia Mine began operations in 1962 and was a…