Re: Sort of narrow gauge puzzle....

Brian Norden Wrote:
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> Start out with reconnaissance to get an idea of
> how to approach the terrain and finding a grade.
> Maybe, take a second recon trip. Use a barometer
> to find the elevation difference. Figure what
> your percent of grade will have to be. Go up to
> the high point (might be the pass you have to go
> through) and begin surveying down. Do one side
> and then the other side. Might have to stop and
> back up to try a different per cent or a different
> alignment. Repeat as necessary until an alignment
> is obtained.
>
> With good luck and an experienced location
> engineer you can get this done without too many
> problems.
>
> BN


Does not always apply - for the NCO between Alturas and Lakeview I believe it was hang on to the tail of a mule, and both surveyors and mules were drunk. I believe their grandsons used same method between Alturas and Perez.