Nevada Industrial Switch

Nevada Industrial Switch
Nevada Industrial Switch
Locale Near Lake Mead, Nevada between Apex (UP Milepost 352) - Pabco Gypsum Mine
Dates of operation Before 1997–
Track gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge)
Headquarters Las Vegas, Nevada

Nevada Industrial Switch is an active private railroad in Nevada. The railroad runs over Union Pacific's former "Fibreboard Spur". The line serves the Pabco Gypsum Mine that produces wallboard. Nevada Industrial Switch was contracted by Pabco Gypsum to service the mine.

Directions

"Apex" is located on Union Pacific Railroad's Caliente Subdivision at Milepost 352. It is located off I-15's Exit 58 at Apex. Apex is at the top of a 1% grade on the mainline.

See also

References

v · d · eRailroads of Nevada
Common carriers

BNSF Railway (BNSF) • Union Pacific (UP)

 Flag of Nevada
Passenger carriers
Private carriers

Kennecott Utah Copper (KCCX) • Nevada Industrial Switch (PGFX)
Former carriers
See also: List of United States railroads by political division



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