Kin & Coal presents

Preston County Through Time

An interactive history timeline

RailroadsVerified to source

2003

CSX seeks to abandon the final M&K remnant

After the last coal mines served by the eastern portion closed, CSX filed in 2003 to abandon the final 14.3-mile remnant of the former M&K between M&K Junction near Rowlesburg and Albright. The track was subsequently removed, bringing railroad use of the original M&K route to an end.

AlbrightPreston CountyRowlesburg

Research status

This entry has been checked against its named source.

The timeline wording accurately reflects the source listed below. This status does not necessarily mean the event has been independently corroborated against additional records.

How verification works

Sources and further reading

Where this entry comes from

WVNC Rails, “Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad”; Morgantown and Kingwood historical marker

View cited source

Keep following the thread

Same place, topic, or period
November 4–5, 1985Election Day Flood Devastates the Cheat Valley Across County LinesRowlesburg / Albright / Cheat River1953Passenger service ends on the former M&K branchMorgantown / RowlesburgCirca 1910B&O builds a riveted Warren truss bridge at the Rowlesburg crossingRowlesburg / Cheat River1870Twin Bollman truss bridges replace the Fink crossing at RowlesburgRowlesburg / Cheat River

Keep exploring

Related history

Timeline options

Help strengthen this entry

Have a correction, source, or local detail?

Share what you know. The contribution form will automatically include this entry’s title and reference.

Contribute information