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Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update
Author: Steve Carter
Date: 11-10-2017 - 20:40

RFM Wrote:
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> So they are still using that compact crossover
> just east of Portland Ave.?
> Those are pretty expensive and high maintenance so
> I thought they would have replaced it with a
> conventional universal crossover that will stand
> up to the higher traffic levels.

I've heard no plans on replacing it. I imagine it was built because there was no room for a set of single crossovers. Take a look at google maps (aerial) and you can get an idea of the space restrictions. Bearing in mind that the Sounder track (south) is coming up a hill to meet the TR line a the double crossover.

Portland Ave Double Crossovers

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  New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Steve Carter 11-07-2017 - 21:54
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Arlen Sheldrake 11-08-2017 - 09:21
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update RFM 11-08-2017 - 12:52
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Steve Carter 11-08-2017 - 19:22
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update RFM 11-10-2017 - 14:57
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Steve Carter 11-10-2017 - 20:40
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update BOB R 11-08-2017 - 13:05
  Coast Starlight, too? Joe Schnerdley 11-08-2017 - 17:29
  Re: Coast Starlight, too? George Andrews 11-08-2017 - 18:29
  Re: Coast Starlight, too? Steve Carter 11-08-2017 - 19:27
  Tacoma Rail too? BN Oly 11-08-2017 - 21:04
  Re: Tacoma Rail too? Steve Carter 11-09-2017 - 02:20
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Mike Pechner 11-08-2017 - 21:19
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Graham Buxton 11-09-2017 - 05:42
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update George Andrews 11-09-2017 - 16:38
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Mike Willson 11-09-2017 - 20:36
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Steve Carter 11-10-2017 - 03:22
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update Steve Carter 11-10-2017 - 03:27
  Re: New, New, New .. Tacoma Passenger Train update - article?? Arlen Sheldrake 11-10-2017 - 15:01


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