Kaiser Bauxite Co has started operation of new standard gage, diesel powered line, 12 mi long, for hauling bauxite ore from mines to tidewater; line is laid with new 90-lb rail on hardwood, locally produced crossties; terminal layouts were designed to accommodate 12 car trains; motive power consists of two 1200-hp diesel road switchers for line haul and one 75 ton diesel switcher for use in yard operations.


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    Title :

    American railroad in Jamaica


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 155 , n 2


    Publication date :

    1953


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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