Now that spring weather has arrived ( at least in Reno ) the biggest little town in Nevada is going great guns in building their railroad trench.
They have adopted Jerry Lewis’ philosophy: " Don’t raise the bridge, lower the river."
Consequently, they are digging a trench through downtown Reno that runs right behind the casinos. The casinos will be on street level and the railroad will pass through town below in a trench.
In my opinion I would rather see a “Paint Your Wagon” finale and have the casinos sink into the ground and rails remain overhead.
Grade crossings are always a matter for discussion in every town. This is Reno’s way to address it.
What are they doing in your town? What do you think of Reno’s solution?
I know what you might think: Reno has the gambling money to finanace such an expensive undertaking. You are right, of course. With good weather ahead, Reno hopes to have trains in these trenches by Thanksgiving.