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Stop 10: Drillmarks and Carmichael's Cut:
You are now walking through Carmichael's Cut, which was part of the Union Pacific's grade and has a multitude of drill marks through it. As you continue on through the cut, see how many drill marks you can find. The entire cut procedure was done in a stair-step fashion, meaning that several crews worked at different levels and on both sides of the cut at the same time. This type of construction allowed cuts to be created faster and more efficiently. Now step to the end of Carmichael's Cut and take a look at the opposite side of the False Cut. |