Camas Prairie Railroad Tunnel #1
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N 46° 17.965 W 116° 35.474
11T E 531480 N 5127396
Horseshoe-shaped 900 ft tunnel on the Camas Prairie Railroad
Waymark Code: WMP5E
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2006
Views: 292
This tunnel on the Camas Prairie Railroad was constructed in the early 1900s and is one of seven on the line. The horseshoe shape was necessitated by the loopback in the line required to maintain grade as the canyon became steeper. Although the current status of the line is "inactive", talk is of the possiblity of reactivating this branch of the railroad so check locally for the latest status before entering this tunnel. A 50-ft climb up a steep and slippery path is required but this unique tunnel is worth the scramble. Be very cautious walking from the parking area on the busy highway to the tunnel entrance.
Construction: Natural - No lining
Condition: Fair
Current status: Unused & Hazardous
Original Use: Freight
Tunnel Length: 900.00
Suggested Parking Area: N 46° 17.757 W 116° 35.644
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
The "Other End": Not Listed
Rail Status: Not listed
Date Built: Not listed
Date Abandoned: Not listed
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