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Turning the train
by Jim Reynolds » Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:24 am
I notice recently that after 215 unloads, the entire train is pulled away and turned. Has the wye been lengthened?
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Re: Turning the train
by Larry Sullivan » Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:29 am
Yes Jim, the wye has been lengthened and the entire train can now be turned. I believe it was a 1000 foot extension.
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Re: Turning the train
by Jason Rose » Wed Jul 16, 2014 6:18 am
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Re: Turning the train
by hosscar2 » Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:20 pm
Is the wye extension located on the old logging right of way?
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Re: Turning the train
by Jason Rose » Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:24 pm
No. The Tierra Amarilla Southern Railroad connected to the Rio Grande a bit further west of the Wye. I believe it was between the current Highway 17 crossing and the end-of-track.
Anyone know for sure?
Anyone know for sure?
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