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<P>I haven't had many chances to see American railroads up close, but at least with the UP in Oregon, and the BNSF everywhere, the trend seems to be to take out all of the telegraph poles that would run on the ROW. The explanation given me is that now all of this type of communication can be done by "radio". My question: Is this a national trend, or are there still certain kinds of lines or geographical conditions that allow the poles to stay where they are (I always kind of liked them, they gave a rhythm to the Amtrak riding experience)?? Just curious....</P> <P>Riprap</P>
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