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There are quite a few locations on the former Santa Fe where the east and westbound tracks split apart to follow better grades. One of these segments is between Baca and Thoreau. |
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The SLPCLHW is just west of Baca and climbing at a steady 31.7 feet per mile. About a quarter mile beyond the engines is the original mainline. Its grades vary up to 52.8 feet per mile. The train had engines 4574, 4773, and NS 8594. |
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At Thoreau the old westbound main swings back to rejoin the eastbound main. In the background you can see an eastbound piggyback train that just went thru Thoreau. |
October 2006 Trip Index