"Colton Crossing is set for construction next month"

[Robert Gift]

Why does thatrack deflect south and then north again?
Does the farthestrack crossing drop as much as it appears in the photo above?

[TC Smith]

(11-20-2011 11:34 AM)Robert Gift Wrote:  Why does thatrack deflect south and then north again?
Does the farthestrack crossing drop as much as it appears in the photo above?

There were "obstacles" in place when those tracks were layed that no longer exist, remember also you're looking at compression of over a mile and a half.
Both tracks continue down to the Santa Ana River bridge before beginning the climb to the summit (Beaumont).
Just wait, it'll get even more interesting when they start temporary arrangements and substructure construction.


TCS - what is, will not be

[MikeF]

(11-20-2011 11:34 AM)Robert Gift Wrote:  Why does the track deflect south and then north again?
Does the farthest track crossing drop as much as it appears in the photo above?

Many decades ago the MT was shifted south to accomodate a stub ended siding at the former SP depot and PE interchange.