A look at the east portal of Tennessee Pass Tunnel. It has now been nearly 21 years since a train passed beneath the Continental Divide through this 1/2 mile long tunnel.
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Looking west through Tennessee Pass Tunnel from the perspective of the rail head! The tunnel portal has seen its fair share of graffiti in the past two decades. The rails, unsurprisingly, have a significant layer of rust on them.
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This was one the highest location of any mainline track in the United States. At 10,220 feet, it is an impressive passing over the Continental Divide. When in operation, a curtain could be closed on either side of the tunnel to keep snow and ice out of the tunnel during the harsh winter months.
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The CTC equipment at the west switch of Tennessee Pass is showing its age! The power switch has been totally pillaged for parts. The upper signal head is completely missing, and rust and old ties run rampant. If UP ever did decide to reopened Tennessee Pass, they'd have their work cut out in getting the line back online.
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Looking east at the west end of Tennessee Pass siding, we find the remains of the signals on both the main and the siding. One thing I find interesting is all the angle bars lining the siding. Most of those are bolted on to the rail where there is not actually a joint!
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