Completed turnouts resting on flat cars, behind the track shop. Both track panels and switches are stockpiled on flatcars in the main yard for distribution to work locations during work sessions that are held several times a year. There is a section of the track shop that exclusivly builds turnouts.

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The Gandy Dancer, A monthly publication of the Alameda County Central Railroad Society, Inc.
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Last Revised October 14, 2001
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