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Rail lines rise as McNary dam backs water to Wallula
The Union Pacific moves tracks at Wallula Washington to stay above rising floodwaters from the McNary dam project. A higher switching yard is built at Hinkle Oregon plus 70 miles of track, bridges, overpasses, and a canal bridge are relocated. The dam, due in 1954, will back water 60 miles.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Wallula
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Columbia River
Oregon
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Ore
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