From Gila Bend the railroad climbs up out of the Gila Valley on a one percent grade for almost 20 miles to Estrella. Train LAHOU (Extra 6546 East) is approaching the east end of Shawmut siding in September 1973. Shawmut is about two thirds of the way up the hill at about 1,350 feet in elevation and is at milepost 870. This train handled manifest traffic for Houston and beyond. The siding at Shawmut is rather unique as the siding follows the original alignment with some sharp curves, while the mainline separates from the siding and has more gentle curves.

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Semaphore signals at Arlington