While on a tour of Roseville Yard a few years ago, I asked one of the officials if restoring the # 1 track between Norden and Shed 47 was being considered. He said, "No."

Traffic levels would really have to increase to make it worthwhile. It might not be a bad idea to at least "railbank" the right-of-way in case at some future date they decide to make the move. And someone was probably right when they said you'd probably now have to contend with a NIMBY element. Once tracks are removed, it's almost impossible to put them back in.

I always wanted to ride that line and the dispatcher or operator at Norden always routed the particular Zephyr I was on through the "Big Hole." Very frustrating.