Trestle 11

Trestle 11 in Myra Canyon is the highest point of the entire Kettle Valley Railway at 1,274 meters (4,180 feet) above sea level.

This structure is a masterpiece of mountain engineering.  The deck is both curved and banked. The left side sits slightly higher than the right, a design feature called  superelevation.”

This allowed heavy steam locomotives to navigate safely the sharp canyon turn without losing momentum or risking derailment at this dizzying altitude.

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