Don,
I took the photo in December 2000 during an exploration trip. It is the abandoned S&NY right of way a little ways east of Marsh Hill. I scrabbled a cinder the size of a marble out of the dirt, and still have it around here someplace. I could try a “Wordy Thursday” to explain what the Wednesday images are, I suppose. Few people would probably know without an explanation.
Mike, The grades were steep, not sure what percent. Probably 2.5-3.0 percent, maybe a little more. Rod engines weren’t too good on grades much steeper than that. Many S&NY trains used 2 engines, and doubling the hill to Ellenton was not uncommon, I believe.
Mike,
Looks like this image solves the problem of track detailing and wiring. Lots of ground leaves though.
When and where was it taken and what was there before it was abandoned?
Perhaps you could start a wordy Thursday for images like this.
Thanks.
Don
Don,
I took the photo in December 2000 during an exploration trip. It is the abandoned S&NY right of way a little ways east of Marsh Hill. I scrabbled a cinder the size of a marble out of the dirt, and still have it around here someplace. I could try a “Wordy Thursday” to explain what the Wednesday images are, I suppose. Few people would probably know without an explanation.
Mike
Great pic. Picture might be deceiving but grade appears to be too steep for train? What is maximum allowable grade?
Mike, The grades were steep, not sure what percent. Probably 2.5-3.0 percent, maybe a little more. Rod engines weren’t too good on grades much steeper than that. Many S&NY trains used 2 engines, and doubling the hill to Ellenton was not uncommon, I believe.
Mike