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CharlieMcCandless

April 19, 2014 11:55AM

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How long was the Carracas siding in 1949? My 1919 timetable lists it as having a 45-car capacity. This would make Extra 480 West too long. The train would have to clear the east switch to let the 486 run up the siding and then back down to let the 486 out the west end.

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Alamosa April 19 1949	Jimmy Blouch	April 19, 2014 10:40AM
Re: Alamosa April 19 1949	CharlieMcCandless	April 19, 2014 11:55AM
Re: Alamosa April 19 1949	Jim McKee	April 19, 2014 12:02PM
Re: Alamosa April 19 1949	drgwk37	April 19, 2014 01:08PM
Re: Alamosa April 19 1949	CharlieMcCandless	April 19, 2014 01:37PM
Re: Alamosa April 19 1949	CharlieMcCandless	April 19, 2014 01:42PM

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