Sunday, January 8, 2012

The Omega of Horseshoe Curves - SP - 1881 to 1960 - Sierra Blanca Texas


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Google Maps is a great tool for armchair railroad archeology.  The map above shows this spectacular, and perfectly Omega shaped horseshoe curve, part of the 1881 alignment northwest of Sierra Blanca, Texas.  SP spent $ Million for a 9.29 mile line relocation in 1959 which eliminated the curve. More info here, and a photo is here.

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