The Shelf         
A northbound manifest struggles upgrade out of Dunsmuir making a 1,000 foot climb in 2 miles. The train is passing a famous landmark known as the shelf deep in the canyon.
Date: 6/1/2009 Location: Mott, CA   Map Show Mott on a rail map Views: 331 Collection Of:   Matt S
Locomotives: UP 5355(AC45CCTE)    Author:  Matt Starman
The Shelf
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Shelley H. General Wonderful Photo Collection! 8/4/2009 5:42:38 PM
John Weber General this spot is known as the Wall, you can see the track 400ft below to the left of this photo. Tunnel 16 was back about 1000ft but was daylighted in early 60's 10/21/2011 4:57:01 AM

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