It's astounding that someone, back then, no less, could look at those mountains and envision - build - a railroad through those mountains! Nice catch, Tish - luck out on a flight or is that simply a great vantage point off a parallel highway?
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Mitch, no "highway" within miles of here--a rough jeep trail provides access, and a high rocky spur through which Tunnel 17 bores is the vantage point. This location is a large horseshoe curve with Tunnel 16 at its apex. All on a 2% grade.
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This photo really captures an engineering marvel. Nice one.
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Engineering marvel -- contractor's nightmare.
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simply amazing! Beautiful shot, thanks for posting
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