New 2.58-mi line built by Texas and New Orleans cuts almost mile off distance of old snake-like route constructed in 1882 through Castle canyon, eliminates 229° of central angle by fewer and lighter curves, has one short bridge in place of five on old line, and saves seven minutes in running time of trains.
Kinks removed despite terrain
Ry Age
Railway Age ; 134 , n 14
1953
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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