Columbus District Singletracking?

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Chillicothe-Scioto contains the crossing of the Scioto River, presumably this was done to reduce wear and tear on the bridge? Omega-Lunbeck I never realized this was ever doubled. All I can say is it is a remote, curvy stretch down near the river, if that has anything to do with it. Maybe to reduce maintenance costs? Good question, I hope someone will have more on this. I dispatch this part of the railroad.

Keith Baker
Fort Wayne, IN

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  Anyone know the date and logic behind adding the two single track sections to the Columbus District between Omega and Lunbeck and again between Chillicothe and Scioto? I believe it was in the 60's which precedes most of the single tracking done by the feline mascot-ed competitor. I would have assumed the Columbus District would have taken a significant roll in the consolidation plans for when the NKP & Wabash were absorbed, so looking back now it s sort of surprising for it to have happened in the same time frame as the merger. 

  Whit Wardell
  Canal Winchester, OH





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