Mule stables dotted the route. But the canal company ran out of money as faster railroads stole most of their business, and the C&O Canal never reached Pittsburgh and the Ohio River.

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Since its maiden run (a 6-mile route near Charleston, S.C.) on Christmas Day 1830, the company has been overseen by bankers, operation chiefs and even tax lawyers.

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Guidant chose the acquisition route, wisely leaving itself an out should Plan C fail.

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The Rig 421 oil drill, so-called Plan C, is currently at 265 meters and en route to the roof of the tunnel at Level 150 (150 meters above sea level).

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