main line

main n It's for Bobby Chambers, he's the boss of the mine, He planned out the trestle and then the main line, He planned out the main line that runs east and west, And everything ran in his mine for the best. NOTE: For a long time ore was carried from the Back of the Island to the piers at...

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Summary:main n It's for Bobby Chambers, he's the boss of the mine, He planned out the trestle and then the main line, He planned out the main line that runs east and west, And everything ran in his mine for the best. NOTE: For a long time ore was carried from the Back of the Island to the piers at the Front in open cars over a narrow gauge railway, which was known as "the main line". yes W Kirwin 2/76 JH 2/76 Not used Not used Not used