Nevada Industrial Switch

Nevada Industrial Switch is an active private railroad in Nevada, United States.[1] The railroad runs over Union Pacific's former "Fibreboard Spur". The line serves the PABCO Gypsum Mine that produces sheet rock. Nevada Industrial Switch was contracted by PABCO Gypsum to service the mine.[2]

Nevada Industrial Switch
Overview
HeadquartersLas Vegas, Nevada
Localenear Lake Mead, Nevada, United States between Apex (UP Milepost 352) - Pabco Gypsum Mine
Dates of operationBefore 1997
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

Directions

"Apex" is on Union Pacific Railroad's Caliente Subdivision at Milepost 352. It is located off Exit 58 on Interstate 15/U.S. Route 93 at Apex.[3] Apex is at the top of a 1% grade on the mainline.

See also

References

  1. "Nevada Industrial Switch - NIS". trainweb.org. January 18, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  2. 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.
  3. Google (February 27, 2022). "Apex, Nevada 89191]]" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved February 27, 2022.



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