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Re: UP Steam to Oregon Question
Author: DD
Date: 03-25-2010 - 11:30

> > Can't imagine them getting that close to Portland
> > without going there, even if only to turn around.
>
> If they're coming from the east to Pendleton, I
> would suspect UP would turn and service the train
> at Hinkle, just west of Pendleton.

Yep, you're almost certainly correct.

"That close" is actually about 200 miles, or at least 4 hours each way under perfect conditions, on a busy single track railroad. While I'd love to see them come to Portland, I haven't seen anything yet to indicate they will...

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