Matt I didn't see a response to your question from any one else, so let me state a few known facts via the EL digest, and Tri States, publication the Block Line. The 3600 foot long tunnel collapsed on July 18, 1974. The tunnel was open for limited use Aug 5, but continued repairs went on till Oct 5. On Oct 8 the Superintendent toured the sight. Because of extensive uncompleted clearance work east of Dover the immediate rerouting of most freight back to the Scranton side was put on hold. Published reports indicate that the tunnel was single tracked for clearance purposes immediately after the collapse. Bob Bahrs In a message dated 6/23/2008 12:52:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, fisherkj2002_@_yahoo.com writes: What year did the EL single track the line through Factoryville Tunnel. The Mark I Video EL Volume 3 shows it as single track, but the Emery Gulash film Erie Lackawanna show the D&H 302 (aka RDG2102) on double track. I am assuming that the EL ripped out the other track in 1974 when the tunnel collapse but I am not sure. Anyone know? Matt **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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