Outer Banks / Manteo NC Trolley system ?

paigetrainOGR Forum Member

did Manteo / OBX have a trolley / interurban system back in the day? i seem to remember seeing old trolley tracks and railroad crossing signs in manteo when i was younger like 5 or 6 years old in the early 2000s before they were torn down. if so they need to bring back a modern interurban / light rail to the OBX or trolley system because like it or not trains and rail vehicles are the future especially if we want to tackle climate change. just my 2 cents from a train nerd

i have looked up this system and can't find anything but i swear i remember seeing the remains of old trolley tracks and crossbucks in Manteo NC

7/25/236:21 PM

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harmonyardsOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Paige, I live within an hour of the OBX, ….I have a good friend of mine who knows ALOT about the history of the OBX, and he’s a rail fan, ……I’ll ask him, & report back, hopefully I can get a link for you somewhere,…….I’ve heard tale of of “light rail “ to and from the OBX where the current Wright Memorial Bridge stands now, but I never followed it up,…..

Pat

7/25/236:38 PM

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paigetrainOGR Forum Member

@harmonyards posted:
Paige, I live within an hour of the OBX, ….I have a good friend of mine who knows ALOT about the history of the OBX, and he’s a rail fan, ……I’ll ask him, & report back, hopefully I can get a link for you somewhere,…….I’ve heard tale of of “light rail “ to and from the OBX where the current Wright Memorial Bridge stands now, but I never followed it up,…..
Pat

thanks

7/25/236:49 PM

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