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 #1487836  by 130MM
 
Another question about the Transcon: near Malvern, KS the two tracks spread apart so that they are about a half mile or so apart before coming back together. Does anybody know the reason?
 #1490814  by timz
 
No doubt the north track is the original line -- westward climb is 0.6% on the north track and 0.4% on the south.