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WEED, Calif. - The Dry Creek Bridge serving Union Pacific’s west coast mainline was severely damaged in the Lava Fire that has burned over 26,000 acres north of Weed, California. Early repair estimates were placed to reopen the line in September. Yet, UP has been able to complete the repairs a month ahead of schedule.
Read MoreWEED, Calif. - The first time a Union Pacific fire-fighting crew tried to reach the Dry Canyon Bridge in Northern California, they had to turn back. The risk of being trapped by the Lava Fire sweeping across the Shasta-Trinity National Forest was too high.
Read MoreSISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. - The Lava Fire in Siskiyou County has caused 25,000 acres of destruction at the base of Mount Shasta. Timber, grass, brush, are just some of the burned vegetation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. So far, vegetation is not the only property damaged by the fire. The highly-trafficked Union Pacific rail line has also received significant damages.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Tours exploring World War II sites and railroading history in Klamath County will be offered this month. Places, where war-related activities took place, will be visited in a September 19 auto tour sponsored by the Klamath County Museum. Railroads constructed in the early 1900s will be the subject of a September 26 auto tour co-sponsored by the museum and the Shaw Historical Library.
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