Coxy's N Scale and Railroad Blog

Secondary line to industries at Fruitvale Ave. Note that these tracks are basically out of service. Many ties are in bad shape, though there are a few younger ones in the mix. Ties are very uneven with at least six inches of variation in the tie ends. Many ties cracked or split, especially at the ends. Ballast is very fine 1”-2” in diameter often a lot lower than the top of the ties. Weeds unchecked but not overwhelming the track.