Russo Loco Wrote:
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> So, Chris -
>
> A bit east of Mears Junction proper – maybe
> half a mile or so – where the RR crossed
> hiway 285?
>
> And I have forgotten where 'Otto' was located
> — was it on the Marshall Pass line between
> Salida and Mears Jct.??
Russo,
Hwy285 crossing (Otto Bridge) to Mears Jct Hwy285 road xing is 1.47 km (4,819.23 ft) the flyover Trestle is 764.33 m (2,507.64 ft) further on from Hwy285 xing total distance from Hwy285 Otto Bridge to flyover is is 2.22 km (1.38 mi). Otto Siding was 3.8mi from Poncha and 2.1mi from Mears Jct.
Mears Junction of course is also a long passing Siding not just the flyover Trestle so often photographed.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/07/2020 12:50PM by Chris Walker.