Maps of the Saluda Grade

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Above is the Tryon, NC to Horseshoe Curve just North of Tryon.

 

Above is from Horseshoe Curve to Melrose Falls

 

Melrose Falls to Rock Clift

 

Melrose Yards and side tracks including the safety track at the foot of the grade.

 

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.
 

 

Saluda, NC to the County Line
Safety Track No. 1 is just above the sharp curve at the bottom right.

 

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