I want to know the answer to the following question:
What direction did the North carolina railroad extend?
All the background I'm provided with is that "During the Civil War, the Wilmington-to-Raleigh stretch of the railroad would be vital to the Confederate war effort; supplies shipped into Wilmington would be moved by rail through Raleigh to the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no