Columbus District Singletracking?

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I can't find any record of when the single-tracking took place, but I
remember at the time hearing a radio discussion on the scanner between the
dispatcher and a train or track crew about what the north end of the
Chillicothe single tracked segment should be called.  Scioto was suggested
to the dispatcher, and Scioto is what it became.

 

Bob McKell

Chillicothe 

 

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Chillicothe-Scioto contains the crossing of the Scioto River, presumably
this was done to reduce wear and tear on the bridge? Omega-Lunbeck I never
realized this was ever doubled. All I can say is it is a remote, curvy
stretch down near the river, if that has anything to do with it. Maybe to
reduce maintenance costs? Good question, I hope someone will have more on
this. I dispatch this part of the railroad.

 

Keith Baker

Fort Wayne, IN

 

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Anyone know the date and logic behind adding the two single track sections
to the Columbus District between Omega and Lunbeck and again between
Chillicothe and Scioto? I believe it was in the 60's which precedes most of
the single tracking done by the feline mascot-ed competitor. I would have
assumed the Columbus District would have taken a significant roll in the
consolidation plans for when the NKP & Wabash were absorbed, so looking back
now it s sort of surprising for it to have happened in the same time frame
as the merger. 

Whit Wardell
Canal Winchester, OH

 

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