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Re: Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update
Author: BN Oly
Date: 02-21-2017 - 19:43

GN Goat Wrote:
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> Driving down I-5 South of Tacoma, WA today, the
> speed limit signs and other signs "W" and others
> have had the black plastic removed from them.
>
> Signs visible P-70 (Between Tillicum and
> DuPont)
>
> Sign 1/2 mile North of Dupont/Steilacoom exit MP
> 119, shows F 10. I was surprised to see that low
> of speed for freights. Haven't had a chance to
> view other areas North of this.
>

The grade from DuPont down to Nisqually is quite steep. I think its over 2.5% The low freight limit is likely reflective of the grade. My bets are that its probably 25 upgrade for freight.

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Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update GN Goat 02-21-2017 - 02:25
  Re: Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update Steve Carter 02-21-2017 - 11:46
  Re: Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update BN Oly 02-21-2017 - 19:43
  Re: Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update Tom McCann 02-21-2017 - 23:57
  Re: Nisqually Line - Lakewood WA update BN Oly 02-22-2017 - 20:59


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