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Limekiln Monorail
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Built in 1894 by J.J. Burt to carry “Diamond Brand” lime from Harlan Mt. to the S.P. railhead at Tres Pinos, this line used a single wooden rail and a wood-fueled steam locomotive. On its maiden voyage, the engine exploded while taking on water from Pescadero Creek, ending operation forever.
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