Short but steep - Field, British Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 51° 25.881 W 116° 24.241
11U E 541430 N 5697962
This you are here sign shows the route of the Big Hill rail line and the path of the two spiral tunnels that were constructed to reduce this dangerous stretch of rail track east of Field, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WMBNQ7
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/06/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member the federation
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After numerous train wrecks, run away track usage and other problems, the Spiral Tunnels were constructed to reduce the 4.5% grade down to a descent of 2.2%.
Location Name: Spiral tunnels
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