Ralph Berg said:
Mark Oles shared a link to this excellent video on FB.
At the end of the video, is the 611 stall. Caused by plugged sanders. 611 pulled 5 cars up the grade.
After fixing the sanders, they were able to start back up without diesel assist.
Three diesels pulled 15 cars.
Interesting narration on the video, including footage from the Old Fort loops.
[youtube]http://youtu.be/VakY50jaX2o[/youtube]I also hiked the Saluda Grade several weeks ago from Saluda down to the washout below Melrose.
Discovered another washout just above Melrose. There is also a recent washout in Tryon at the fill that replaced a trestle that burned many years ago.
I took some photos. Not as many as I would have liked, as we were caught in the rain several times.
Send me a friend request on FB if you’re interested in seeing the photos.
Ralph
Dagnabbit Rooster…you changed the page and didn’t bring the video with you 
Ralph
