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Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct
Author: Ghost of Jim Beckwith
Date: 03-09-2023 - 08:41

A quick look through my copy of Ken Meeker's Western Pacific book states ( pg. 178 ) that " While much of the three-foot gauge right-of-way was realigned to accommodate WP's standard gauge trains, several sharp 10-degree curves remained. "
Having driven nearby U.S. 395 several times, I recall seeing several sharp curves and some " Side of the Hill " trackage on the Reno Branch, but no serious curves on the mainline.
Keep in mind that 10 degree curves were not unusual on many Mountain Railroad mainlines - Back in The Day...

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  WP from Herlong to Reno Jct BN Oly 03-06-2023 - 20:13
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct Arthur Keddie 03-06-2023 - 21:13
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct Ghost of Jim Beckwith 03-07-2023 - 16:08
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct FUD 03-08-2023 - 17:22
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct AZebra 03-08-2023 - 19:03
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct AZebra 03-08-2023 - 19:12
  Re: Parr Yard Chris Walker 03-09-2023 - 14:03
  Re: Parr Yard Ghost of Jim Beckwith 03-10-2023 - 14:48
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct BN Oly 03-08-2023 - 21:43
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct Ghost of Jim Beckwith 03-09-2023 - 08:41
  Re: WP from Herlong to Reno Jct - Grade Jim 03-09-2023 - 19:09


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