Nevada Industrial Switch
| Locale | Near Lake Mead, Nevada between Apex (UP Milepost 352) - Pabco Gypsum Mine |
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| Dates of operation | Before 1997– |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Nevada Industrial Switch is an active private railroad in Nevada. The railroad runs over Union Pacific's former "Fibreboard Spur". The line serves the Pabco Gypsum Mine that produces wallboard. Nevada Industrial Switch was contracted by Pabco Gypsum to service the mine.
Directions
"Apex" is located on Union Pacific Railroad's Caliente Subdivision at Milepost 352. It is located off I-15's Exit 58 at Apex. Apex is at the top of a 1% grade on the mainline.
See also
- Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
- List of Nevada railroads
- Official Pabco Gypsum Website
- Nevada Industrial Switch Locomotive Photo (on bottom of page)
References
- Walker, Mike (1997). Steam Powered Video's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - California and Nevada - Post Merger Edition. Kent, United Kingdom: Steam Powered Publishing. ISBN 1-874745-08-0.
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