Norfolk, Franklin and Danville Railway
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| Reporting marks | NFD |
| Locale | Norfolk, VA to Danville, VA |
| Dates of operation | 1962 – 1984 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Suffolk, Virginia |
The Norfolk, Franklin & Danville (AAR reporting marks NFD) at one time operated 250 miles of track between Norfolk, Virginia and Danville, Virginia. There was also a 50 mile branch from near Emporia to Claremont on the James River plus several shorter branches. It was under lease to the Southern Railway when it became independent. It was acquired by the Norfolk and Western Railway in 1962 and operated as NF&D with second generation diesels. The Claremont branch is long gone, and the main line is gone between Lawrenceville and Blanche. NF&D started when they took over the Atlantic & Danville. It is now operated as a couple of branch lines by Norfolk Southern.
