Rare-mileage trip for city of Madison's Bi-centennial heads south towards Madison. Trip did not run over the famous incline but was still a rare sight to see on this seldom used part of the railro... (more)
Who would have thought that the City of Madison, IN would own the steepest standard gauge main track in the country! At 5.89% it's no wonder there hasn't been any activity here in years. For a dif... (more)
Yes, it's really that steep. The Madison Incline is the steepest 'mainline' grade in the US, at just under 6%, it's steeper than Saluda and Raton pass. The grade wasn't on a true mainline, that is... (more)