The steepest grade on the Erie mainline in OH on the Mahoning Div. was 1.11 westbound. By comparison the eastbound grade going up to Gulf Summit from Susquehanna, PA on the Delaware Div. was 1.36. The steepest grade on the Erie in OH was from the docks at Cleveland to North Randall at 1.46.
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steepest grade on old erie line?
- Discussion relating to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Erie, and the resulting 1960 merger creating the Erie Lackawanna. Visit the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society at http://www.erielackhs.org/.
