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UP 7232 East travels through the BNSF tree canyon at mp 419.

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©  Apr 29, 2023


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UP 7232 East travels through the BNSF tree canyon at mp 419.



Since the railroads have mostly eliminated pole lines for trackside communications and control, trees have been allowed to encroach upon the right-of-way to the point where visibility is severely restricted, endangering safe operations, but saving millions of dollars annually in maintenance costs. Safety or bottom line - which one wins...? Click on "Fleming" above to see more views of this area over the years.
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