Nick Souza Wrote:
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> There have been rumors/hopes that I have heard
> that the UP 4014 might make its way to the west
> coast again this year visiting northern California
> here this time in the Roseville/Sacramento area
> and up to Portland, Oregon area via the old Espee
> Shasta/Cascade route and back. Apparently there
> is still a concern with a few clearances on the
> Columbia Gorge route for the Big Boy?? My
> question is if this happens, where might they turn
> the Big Boy in the Portland area to head back
> south? Ive heard a few of the wyes on the UP
> system are abit tight around the Steel Bridge
> area? Might they go to Vancouver and work it out
> to turn around on the BNSF's wye there? Just
> curious how this would work out if anyone up in
> the Portland area may know which would be the best
> place for a Big Boy locomotive to be turned around
> would be.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nick

Can't remember the name of the junction but, proceeding north out of Albina Yard, through the long tunnel, there is a wye junction, that could be easily used, including turning the whole train.