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Barry
April 16th, 2002, 12:33 AM
Is anyone here familar with electric power locomotives on the Great Northern line. I know they were used as helpers in the mountains, but when was this practice stopped?

Dwightman
April 16th, 2002, 02:39 AM
Cascade Tunnel received its ventilation system in 1956. The electrification was eliminated at that time.

Dwight

Barry
April 16th, 2002, 05:21 AM
perfect answer, thank you.