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Re: (erielack) A new set of EL questions



Charles_Walsh_@_Berlex.com wrote:

>It's short, although the rest of the B&P is up there, too, but I'd have to
>consult a track diagram to get the exact profile.  BTW, the grade between
>Millburn and Summit is around 1.5 - 1.6%, one of the reasons why the DL&W
>decided to build the Boonton branch.
>


A descending grade for eastbound traffic would br OK.  I think the main 
reason for the Boonton line was traffic congestion and curves.

bob gillis


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