February 17, 2003, 12:18
Wayne C. AndersonRide the High Iron
Color booklet about riding the trains
March 08, 2003, 01:02
Larry BuchanOrigin of the name "HIGH IRON" rail is measured by the yard and very's in weight from 65 pounds to 160 pounds. 65 pound rail has a lower profile than 160 pound it is used on the auxiliary tracks such as elevator tracks and sidings. So when a train leaves the auxiliary track to enter the mainline its going on the "HIGH IRON "
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March 08, 2003, 12:02
Wayne C. AndersonThanks for the information about the High Iron - found this nice little booklet in an antique shop in the midwest - mixed in with comic books.
March 08, 2003, 20:33
Tom SeymourThanks for the post and the explanation. I remember having one like that!
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