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Re: Tehachapi Loop... a question
Author: Alf Doten
Date: 09-14-2023 - 08:38

Bypassing the tunnel above Gold Hill, NV on the V&T put a ruling grade of 2 to 2.5% to just under 4% for about a 1/3 mile. Locomotives often struggle with just 3-4 cars on this curve. There's a good engineering reason for a loop.

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  Tehachapi Loop... a question Montana Mike 09-14-2023 - 00:10
  Re: Tehachapi Loop... a question J 09-14-2023 - 06:09
  Re: Tehachapi Loop... a question WAF 09-14-2023 - 07:54
  Re: Tehachapi Loop... a question Alf Doten 09-14-2023 - 08:38
  Thank you! There are other loops but Saluda Grade needs replacing Beavis 09-14-2023 - 09:22
  Re: Tehachapi Loop... a question GDR 09-16-2023 - 18:21


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