Re: POTB line?
Author: shortline sammie
Date: 12-05-2007 - 07:58
POTB shut down all freight operatiions on Monday until they could inventory damage. On Tuesday track inspector Lewis took the entire railroad out of service and crews with chain saws began at several points working toward each other to clear downed trees.
With over 7 inches of rainfall I would imagine there will be some washouts caused by plugged culverts.
The Oregon Pacific suffered no flood damage so far; we're keeping an eye on an unstable hillside on our Portland line for potential mudslides if we get any more rain.
Shortline Sammie