Maps of the Saluda Grade
Maps may not be used commercially.
Copyright is by Norfolk Southern
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Above is the Tryon, NC to Horseshoe Curve just North of Tryon.
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Above is from Horseshoe Curve to Melrose Falls
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Melrose Falls to Rock Clift
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Melrose Yards and side tracks including the safety track at the foot of the grade.
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Melrose
to Saluda, NC
The
steepest part of the entire grade is from the bridge at the north end of the
yard
over the Pacolet River and road to about 1/2 mile to the left on the
map above.
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Saluda,
NC to the County Line
Safety Track No. 1 is just above the sharp curve at the
bottom right.