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Re: (erielack) Jessup Switchback (was Rock Jct Wye Not)

Tim
I know that's what is stated in the Tom Taber Books, but that's not the  
case. Local historian, John Willever has taken many groups on a walking tour 
up  there and has shown everyone, that is not the case.  It was merely a big  
loop, but no switch back.  
 
Bob Bahrs
 
 
In a message dated 1/31/2012 9:13:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
njmidland_@_verizon.net writes:

When  John I. Blair first built the Warren Railroad there was a switchback
to get  over the hill at Oxford.  Shortly after the line was leased to  the
DL&W it was replaced by the Oxford Tunnel.

This switchback  was always intended to be temporary to get the line open as
quickly as  possible.

Tim



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