EXHIBIT 23


               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
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           We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in this Annual  Report
(Form 10-K) of Allegheny and Western Railway Company of our report dated January
30,  1998,  with  respect  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  CSX
Transportation,  Inc.  included  in its Annual  Report  (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 26, 1997, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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                                                   Ernst & Young LLP

Richmond, Virginia
March 16, 1998