Re: TRAINS article on Cascade Tunnel
Author: George Andrews
Date: 12-22-2009 - 15:04
Yea, Bruce, I agree about the avalanche deal. The early railroad engineers preferred locating on SOUTH - facing slopes, so that the sun ( when it shines ) could help melt the snow. You are also correct about the causes of avalanches.
And yes, douglasm, it appears the proposed realignment would follow old Hwy. 2 between the current Cascade Tunnel @ Scenic, and the original Cascade Tunnel @ Wellington / Tyee.