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Jim Adams

November 04, 2000 08:52AM

If my memory is correct the Lava turning track was built for the purpose of turning snowplows. I don't believe it was intended for use in turning trains. In any event it would almost be mandatory that it be used in the east bound direction. As I remember it it is quite steep.
Maybe someone can give us the data on the grade and if this is correct information. Thanks, Jim

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Turning track at Lava	Jessica Stacey	November 03, 2000 06:16PM
Re: Turning track at Lava	Jim Adams	November 04, 2000 08:52AM
Re: Turning track at Lava	Don Richter	November 04, 2000 09:57AM
This gives me an idea	Greg Scholl	November 04, 2000 02:46PM
Re: This gives me an idea	G. W. Laepple	November 05, 2000 09:27AM
Re: This gives me an idea	Greg Scholl	November 05, 2000 09:51AM
Good ideas, but.... PIC	Don Richter	November 05, 2000 10:46AM
Re: Good ideas, but....	Rich Muth	November 05, 2000 04:05PM
Yep, back in 1997. NM	Don Richter	November 06, 2000 09:32AM

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