Sand Patch Grade, October 10,1999


Satellite Photo

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Manilla


The colorful consist of this mix freight matched the fall foliage near its peak on this quiet Sunday


The freight pauses to allow the helper to cutoff which follows the train through the tunnel. Another locomotive unit is close on the helper's heel, but on another track. Both subsequently drop back down the grade.

Mance



Recently Amtrak can be spotted at various times of the day, here late afternoon.


Going downgrade on Sand Patch is not an easy task as evidenced by the squealing flanges at the Mance Mariott on this otherwise peaceful Sunday.

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