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hank

December 10, 2009 07:49PM

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Buxton was the start/end of the 4% on the west side. From there to Sargent is shown as 1.88%. Buxton was also the end of the speed limit imposed for downhill trains (18 mph pax, 12 mph freight in 1942). Also where retainers were turned down.

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Buxton (Marshall Pass Route) Questions	CharlieMcCandless	December 10, 2009 10:49AM
Re: Buxton (Marshall Pass Route) Questions	hank	December 10, 2009 07:49PM

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