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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by dgwicks [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by wrwatkins If the picture of the Milwaukee track at Hilldale south of Tacoma (link on the first posting of this topic) is indicative of their MOW travel must have been like Mr. Toad's Ride at Disneyland. Was this how the entire line was at the end? [/quote] Pretty much. If you look at some of the other photos in this series you can also see it. This was all mainline track that had practically no maintenance for maybe 15 years. Most of the ties had been under the rail for twice as long as was usual. When the change to diesel-electric was made the biggest problem was keeping the heavier diesels on the track. I often wonder if this was one reason they weren't able to find a merger partner. All they had to offer was the roadbed. The track would have to be entirely rebuilt. No small feat at any time! [/quote] Milwaukee Road: Fastest dirt roadbed in the West!
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