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That is something I ought to see at least once in my lifetime a full blown train ramp. <br /> <br />I have never had to use the mountain ramps anywhere in the 48 states but occasionally my rig almost got away from me. There is one grade called "Babcock ridge" which I think is near Altoona PA and features a almost-180 degree (10 mph) I used to haul lumber up there and to come back down on sheet ice in winter without a jake (or chain) is terrifying. <br /> <br />I used to sit at Cajon and watch these trains struggle to the top. I have always wondered what protection if any is for them before LA gets em all downtown? <br /> <br />I will do the search on google and see what I can come up with. This is a intriguing topic
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