ST. LOUIS LIGHT RAIL
Switches

Just about nine miles in from the Shiloh-Scott terminal, this scene shows the well-built right of way with the rather rustic surroundings that prevail in much of St. Clair County.  The  double switches are for non-standard train movements, but as is normally the case trains in each direction in this scene are moving on their appropriate tracks.  MetroLink trains operate at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.    

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