Re: RGS at Whiplash Curve

John Cole Wrote:
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> trainrider47 Wrote:
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> > A big thank you to James Parfrey for showing us
> > this location and a big thank you to the
> Friends
> > brush clearing crew for opening it up so 70
> people
> > could take the shot.
> >
> > [attachment 42505
> DSC_5564MP296dot7Whiplash.jpg]
> > Day one runby at MP 296.7 on the upper loop at
> > Whiplash Curve
> >
> > [attachment 42506 DSC_6372UpperWhiplash.jpg]
> > Day two runby at MP 296.7 on the upper loop at
> > Whiplash Curve. This is a mirror image of the
> > shot that inspired our mid train helper
> consist.
>
>
> >
> > [attachment 42507
> > RGS461withmidtrainhelperRDS079-103cropped.jpg]
> > RGS photo with 461 with 452 helping. Thanks to
> > Earl for the info.
> >
> > Michael Allen
>
> Now all we need is telegraph poles and wires to
> make the re-creation shot complete.

Historically, there never were telegraph poles on the Whiplash. The took a shortcut up the draw from the section house to Big Horn Siding.