inland foamr Wrote:
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> In the steam days, it seemed like helpers were
> often cut off at the summits of grades. For
> Mullan that would of course be Blossburg. I
> figured there must be a wye at Blossburg for
> turning the old steam helper, and yep, sure enough
> I see a wye there on Google maps.
>
> Pdx:
>
> Did you ever explore this old grade over Mullan
> Pass? Pic of a collapsed wood trestle:
> [www.railpictures.net]


Just the part from the east end of the Skyline Trestle to the Mullan Pass Road. Would be a challenging hike over the rest due to luxurious growth over the old right of way.

Today's helpers cut off at Elliston, which of course gives dynamic braking power on the descent.

The wye at Blossburg wad still completely intact last time I was there.