Hermosa Tunnel

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 railway, tunnel
Hermosa Tunnel lies on Union Pacific's mainline linking the Midwest with the West Coast. Approximately 100 freight trains run through the tunnel every day, carrying a wide variety of cargo. The original line over Sherman Hill was completed in 1869, reaching a summit of 8247'. This tunnel was constructed in 1901, resulting in a lower summit of 8013'. The single line through the tunnel was not enough to handle the traffic, so the bore was twinned during 1918.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_Railroad
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Coordinates:   41°4'50"N   105°27'31"W

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  • The long tough grades on either side of these tunnels are sacred places to rail fans. Tracks cross the Continental Divide here.
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