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What railroad was under construction in the middle of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud?
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Which one of the following railroads did not extend into the heart of southern West Virginia's coalfields?
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In 1873, company officials drove the last spike at Hawks Nest, completing this major railroad.
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Which one of these cities was NOT located along the line of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway?
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Which interstate covers the most miles in West Virginia?
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Which road today follows the approximate path of the National Road?
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The Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) commuter system is located on which campus?
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Where did James Rumsey successfully test his new steam engine-driven boat on December 3, 1787?
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What industry were Shay locomotives associated with?
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This important railroad was also known as the Deepwater.
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