Union Pacific Divide Crossing

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The Union Pacific Railroad Sunset Route transcontinental mainline crosses the Continental Divide here at Wilna at an elevation of 4584'. This is the lowest of the transcon rail lines crossing the Divide. The line was built by the Southern Pacific Railroad during 1881. Amtrak's Sunset Limited passenger train travels on this line, connecting Los Angeles and New Orleans. America's railroads built 31 crossings over the Divide, and this is one of 10 that are still in use.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific

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Coordinates: 32°11'59"N 108°16'25"W

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El Paso & Southwestern Divide Crossing 48 km
Union Pacific diesel engine storage 217 km
Union Pacific Railroad Yards 252 km
Abandoned Track-Bed 260 km
Continental Divide, New Mexico - Campbell Pass 360 km
BNSF Gallup Yard 373 km
Union Pacific Railyard 381 km
Maricopa Live Steamers 400 km
Coal Transfer for Navajo Generating Station 528 km

Victorio Mountains 16 km
Grandmother Mountain 18 km
Cedar Mountain Wilderness Study Area 32 km
Cedar Mountain Range 32 km
Red Mtn. 36 km
Black Mtn. 41 km
Deming Municipal Airport (DMN/KDMN) 53 km
Dragon Ridge 59 km
Florida Mountains Wilderness Study Area 63 km
Little Florida Mtns. 64 km

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