Trackrig wrote:
Up in Western Canada they did almost the same thing, only there they did it inside of mountain.........
Bill
Memories!! Talking about the "Spiral Tunnels" (actually two of them, back to back) in BC, between Lake Louise and Field. Back in the day - my Dad was a locomotive engineer (steam only thank you) out of Calgary. and he ran this stretch of rail many times. One time he allowed me to ride in the cab with him and actually let me 'drive" the loco. down thru the spiral tunnels - downhill pretty much needed only judicious use of the air brakes - but what a thrill for a pre-teenager!!