SOUTHEAST ASIA ACTIVITY REPORT HANOI-THANH HOA RAIL SEGMENT NORTH VIETNAM

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SOUTHEAST ASIA ACTIVITY REPORT
HANOI-THANH HOA
RAIL SEGMENT
NORTH VIETNAM
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COMPENDIUM 81
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Summary
The Hanoi/Thanh Hoa rail segment is the northern 94 nm of the 169 nm
Hanoi/Vinh Rail Line. It is a single track, meter-gauge line which was
originally constructed by the French. The communists have been able to
maintain the rail segment to Thanh Hoa well enough to continue using their
conventional rolling stock and steam locomotives. South of Thanh Hoa,
however, poor track conditions and weak bridge structures have forced them
to use smaller, modified, 2-axle rolling stock. Material is transloaded
at two transshipment/transloading points in Thanh Hoa (see Items 107 and
108) and at the Thanh Hoa Rail Yard. A forthcoming summary will complete
the rail study to Vinh. segment
yar most ofethemlhave beenhasubjs UaS.aairstrpassing tracks. Although
is made by the North Vietnamese to repair damage kas,soonoasipossile.
The yards average 1,500 ft long and 3 tracks wide bk
average 1,400 ft in length. and passing tracks
There is either a rail yard or passing track
an average of every 3.5 nm with 6 nm the longest distance between a yard
or passing track.
The rail segment has 19 rail spurs, six dead sidings, and 24 rail
by-passes. The spurs usually service transshipment, storage, or small
industrial areas. The sidings, all less than 1,200 feet long, are used
for storing rolling stock.
Six transshipment points, including two transshipment/transloading
points, are located at strategic points on the rail segment. Five are
road-to-rail and one is water-to-rail.
Two of the three major storage areas on the rail segment are for
coal, the third is a general storage area with open storage and 16
buildings. All three are in the Hanoi region.
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(SEE MAP, PAGE 5)
HAI DUONG
HANOI/THANH HOA
RAIL LINE
(SEE MAP, PAGE 13)
PHU LY
NORTH VIETNAM
(SEE. MAP, PAGE 19)
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7. Hanoi Rail Ferry Crossings over the Red River, 20-59N 105-54E
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which circumvents the Hanoi area and connects the Hanoi-Haiphong rail
line to the Hanoi-Thanh Hoa rail line. The rail ferry crossings con-
sist of high, medium, and low water rail ferry slips. All 3 sets of
rail ferry slips are serviceable but because of changing water levels
only one set of slips is operational at any one time. (Figure 2).
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8. Thuong Thon Rail Siding, 20-59N 105-53E Short rail
sidings parallels an approach to the Hanoi rail ferry crossings.
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9. Thuong Thon Rail Spur, 20-59N 105-53E Short rail spur ex-
tends east from an approach to the Hanoi rail ferry crossings. This
spur serves an excavation which is a probable source of sand. Six
pieces of earth-moving equipment are in the area.
10. Hanoi Coal Storage Area, 20-59N 105-50E Two short rail
spurs extend west from the main rail line to a secured coal storage
area. (Figure 3).
11. Phuong Liet Transshipment Area, 20-59N 105-50E Rail-
served transshipment area contains 3 support buildings, a probable
jib crane and stacks of unidentified material. (Figure 3).
12. Phuong Liet Coal Storage Area, 20-59N 105-50E
Small
rail-served coal storage area east of the main line. Figure 3).
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13. Phuong Liet Rail Bridge, 20-59N 105-50E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a drainage ditch.
14. Giap Nhat Rail Yard, 20-58N 105-50E Approximately 1,600
ft long by 3 tracks wide, the yard is approximately 70 yards west
of the main rail line and is connected to the main rail line at
15. Cau Tien Rail Bridge, 20-58N 105-50E Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a drainage ditc .
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16. Cau Tien Rail Bridge East, 20-58N 105-50E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal.
17. Giap Nhi Rail Bridge SW, 20-58N 105-51E
single-span rail bridge over a canal.
span rail bridge over a canal.
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18. Giap Nhi Rail Bridge SE, 20-58N 105-51E -. Serviceable 2-
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FIGURE 2. HANOI RAILROAD FERRY CROSSING OVER THE RED RIVER, NORTH VIETNAM.
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FIGURE 3. TRANSSHIPMENT AREA, COAL STORAGE AREAS, HANOI, NORTH VIETNAM.
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19. X. Chua Thuong Rail Bridge NW, 20-58N 105.-52E Service-
able single-span rail bridge over a canal. 25X1D
20. X. Chua Thuong Rail Bridge WE, 20-58N 105.-52E Service
able single-span rail bridge over a canal.
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21. Nam Du Ha Rail Bridge, 20-58N 105.-53E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal.
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22. Van Dien Rail Bridge, 20-57N 105-50E Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a canal.
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23. Quynh Do Rail Yard, 20-56N 105-50E Yard is approximately
1,500 ft long by 4 tracks wide. __Yacilities include a station and 3
support buildings. A dismantled rail spur extends south from the
yard to a partially destroyed ligot industry. (Figure 4).
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24. Quynh Do Rail Spur, 20-56N l;5-50E Holding spur extends
approximately 900 ft NW from the main line.
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25. Ngoc Hoi Rail Siding, 20-55N 105-51E An approximately
600 ft long rail siding on the west side of the rail line.
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26. Ngoc Hoi Rail Bridge, 20-55N 105-51E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a stream.
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27. 'Thuong Dinh Rail Bridge, 20-'53N 105-51E (. Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a stream.
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28. Binh Vong Rail Yard, 20-52N 105-52E Yard is approximately
1,500 ft long by 3 tracks wide. A station building is located east
of the yard.
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29. Quat Dong Rail Siding, 20-50N 105-52E Approximately 900
ft long rail siding west of the main rail line. 25X1D
30. Kieu Thi Rail Bridge, 20-49W 105-52E Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a canal.
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31. X. Giua Passing Track, 20-48W 105-53E Approximately
1,400 ft long unserviceable passing track with a probable station
building.
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32. Van Diem Rail Bridge, 20-66N 105-54E I. Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a drainage ditch.
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CHOKE POINT
FIGURE 4. QUYNH DO RAILROAD YARD, NORTH VIETNAM.
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Yard is approximately
36. My Lam Rail Yard, 20-44N 105-55E tracks serviceable). All
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Yard is approximately
Van Diem Rail Yard, 20-46N 105-54E ( '.
1,500 ft long by 3 tracks wide with a station building. (Figure 5).
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Rail spur extends 1.1
Do Le Rail Spur, 20-46N 105-55E '.
NM NE from the main rail line to a sugar refinery on the west bank
of the Red River. 25X1D
20-44N 105-55E Serviceable single-
My Lam Rail Bridge,
span rail bridge over a canal. 25X1D
1,500 ft long by 3 tracks wl
facilities have been destroyed. 25X1D
Track is approxi-
Yen Khoai Passing Track, 20-43N 10i-54E
mately 1,200 ft long. 25X1D
XMINJEW. Serviceable single-
Yen Khoai Rail Bridge, 20-42N 105-54E
span rail bridge over a canal. 25X1D
39. Bai Le Rail Bridge, 20-41N 105-54E -
rail bridge over a stream.
40. Dong Van Passing Track, 20-38DI 105-55E
mately 1,500 ft long.
STATION BUILDING
FIGURE 5. VAN DIEM RAILROAD YARD, NORTH VIETNAM.
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41. Phu Ly Multiple River Crossings over the Song Lap Ou Faux Canal Phu-
Ly, 20-32N 105-55E. Main 4-span rail bridge at is unser- 25X1D
viceable with 3 spans destroyed. Three-span by-pass bridge at
25X1D his serviceable.
42. Phu Ly Rail Yard, 20-32N 105-55E Original yard was ap- 25X1D
proximately 1,500 ft long by 4 tracks wide and contained a station
building. Only one track is now serviceable to through traffic and
the station building has been destroyed. A rail by-pass extends
west around the yard.
43. Phu Ly Transshipment Area, 20-31N 105-55E Rail-served 25X1D
transshipment area on the east bank of the Song Icy (River). Fa-
cilities include a traveling jib crane, 2 probable jib cranes and
a probable kiln for drying ore.
44. Da Khieu Rail Bridge, 20-29N 105-59E I Serviceable single- 25X1D
span rail bridge over a canal.
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45. Station De Binh Luc Passing Track, 20-29N 106-OCE Track
is approximately 1,400 ft lone. Station building has been destroyed.
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wu. ng rho Rail Bridge, 20-2PI ~06 01 ~? Serviceable
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single-span rail bridge over a drainage ditch.
47. Do Thon Multiple River Crossings, 20-28k 106-02E. The main rail
25X1D bridge at - is partially destro ed? a camouflaged rail by-
pass bridge (probably 4 spans) at s serviceable, however, 25X1D
the NW approach has been interdicted.
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48. Thuong Dong Rail Bridge, 20-28N 106-02E Unserviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal. The bridge is slightly
damaged and the NW approach has been interdicted.
1-9 Sung Van Rail Yard, 20-27N 106-03E (~ Yard is approximate- 25X1D
ly 1,600 ft long by 3 tracks wide (one track partially destroyed).
All facilities have been destroyed.
50. Mon Pha Rail Bridge, 20-26k 106-05E Serviceable single- 25X1D
span rail hridce over a canal.
51. Le Thon Rail Bridge, 20-26N 106-05E )? Serviceable single- 25X1D
span rail bridge over a stream.
52. Van Don Rail Bridge, 20-26N 106-07E Serviceable single- 25X1D
span rail bridge over a canal.
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building, station building, and a turning wye. (Figure 6).
56. Nam Dinh Rail Spur, 20-25N 106-10E. Rail spur extends NE from the
25X1D main rail line at ~o serve the Nam Dinh complex. The main
spur terminates with two tracks at a small open storage and at
25X1D Short branch spurs serve industries at and 25X1D
_ and a destroyed POL storage area at A passing 25X1D
track serves a transshipment area adjacent to the Nam Dinh Giang
(River) at 25X1D
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57. Vu Ban Rail Bridge, 20-23N l06-09E (. Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a stream.
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58. Duong Lai Rail Bridge, 20-22N 106-08E (. Serviceable 2-
span rail bridge over a canal.
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59. Trinh Xuyen. Passing Track, 20-22N lo6-o8E (. Track is ap-
proximately 1,400 ft long and has a station building.
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60. To Cau Rail Bridge, 20-21N 106-07E (. Serviceable, prob-
able 2-span rail bridge over a stream.
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61. Luong Kiet Rail Bridge, 20-20N 106-05E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal.
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62. My Coi Rail Yard, 20-19N l06-04E Yard is approximately
1,400 ft long by 3 tracks wide. turning wye is south of the yard
adjacent to a hill. A rail by-pass is under construction to the
north around the yard. (Figure 7).
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63. Ninh Xa Rail Bridge, 20-19N 106-03E Serviceable, prob-
able 2-span rail bridge over a stream.
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64. Trung Thon Passing Track, 20-17N 106-01E Track is ap-
proximately 1,400 ft long and has a station building.
65. Cao Be Rail Bridge, 20-16N lob-OOE 25X1D Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a canal.
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PROBABLE
REPAIR BUILDING
FIGURE 6. NAM DINH RAIL YARD, NORTH VHETNAM.
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FIGURE 7. MY COl RAILROAD YARD, NORTH VIETNAM.
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66. Ninh Binh Multiple River Crossings, 20-15N l('5-59E. Main 7-span rail
25X1D and highway bridge at - is unserviceable (at least 4 spans
destroyed); rail ferry crossing at - is serviceable; multi- 25X1D
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span rail by-pass bridge at ~ is unserviceable (at least 3
spans destroyed); rail ferry crossing at serviceable; 25X1D
previously existing rail pontoon bridge at is totally 25X1D
destroyed; and a rail ferry crossing at - was under construc- 25X1D
tion but construction apparently has been ab=andoned. A rail ferry
25X1 D boat is located at (Figure 8). Or.. photography of - 25X1 D
during a bombing pause, rail ferry boats wore attached end-to-end
at the ferry crossing at providing a pontoon rail bridge
(Figure 8 & 9). 25X1D
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67. Ninh Binh Rail Yard, 20-15N 105-59E ( . Original yard was
approximately 1,500 ft long by 4 tracks wide. The yard has been
totally destroyed with no evidence of reconstruction. The yard is
circumvented by two rail by-passes (Figure 9).
68. Dong Trang Multiple River Crossings, 20-1211 105-58E. Main single-
25X1D span rail bridge at - is unserviceable; five-span rail by-
25X1D pass bridge at ~is unserviceable wtt d one span missing.
FIGURE 8. NINH BINH RAIL FERRY/PONTOON RIVER CROSSING, NORTH VIETNAM.
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1. Hanoi Storage Area, 21-00N '05-5OE ~. Ra ul-served storage
area contains 13 storage buildings, 3 small s-ppor buildings, open
storage, 3 cargo trucks, and 4 pieces of unidentified equipment.
(Figure 1). 25X1D
2. Ngo Thon Rail Bridge, 21-01N 105-55E '. Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a canal. 25X1D
Thon Ha Rail Bridge North, 21-OON 105-55E (-? Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal.
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4. Thon Ha Rail Bridge South, 21-00N 105-55E ( Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a canal. 25X1D
5. Dong Du Ha Rail Bridge, 20-59N 105-54E Serviceable two-
span rail bridge over a drainage ditch. 25X1D
6. Tho Khoi Passing Track, 20-59N 105-54E The passing track
is approximately 900 ft long and is located on the northern approach
to a rail ferry crossing on the Red River.
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FIGURE 9. NINH B/NH RAIL YARD AND RAILROAD RIVER CROSSINGS, NORTH VIETNAM.
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69. Mai Xa Rail Bridge, 20-11N 105-58E
Serviceable 2-span
rail bridge over a stream.
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70. Dai Son Rail Bridge, 20-ION 105-58E
span
span rail bridge over a stream. Serviceable single-
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71. Ly an Passing Track, 20-JON 105-56E Track is approxi-
mately 1,400 ft long with a destroyed station building adjacent.
72. Dam Khanh Rail Bridge, 20-09N 105-56E 25X1D
rail bridge over a canal. Serviceable 2-span
73. Dam Khanh Rail Spur SW, 20-09N 105-55E. Serviceable spur termi-
nating at the base of a hill at 25X1D
74. Quang Suoi Rail Spur East, 20-09N 105-55E. Serviceable spur termi-
nating at a locomotive shelter at 25X1D
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75. Quang Suoi Rail Bridge East, 20-08N 105-54E
able single-span rail bridge over a stream. Service-
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76. Quang Suoi Passing Track, 20-08N 105-53E Track has been
completely destroyed with no evidence of reconstruction. Main track
circumvents the area.
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77. Quang Suoi Siding SW, 20-08N 105-52E Siding has been
interdicted in one place.
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78. Gare De Dong Giao Passing Track, 20-08N 105-52E MONO is approximately 1,400 ft long.' Track
79. Gare De Dong Giao Rail By-pass Construction, 20-08N 105-52E. Con-
25X1D struction a rentl as been abandoned on a rail by-pass from
hich circumvents a frequently interdicted area.
80. Gare De Dong Giao Rail Spur, 20-08N 105-52E. Serviceable rail spur
extends north from the main line and terminates at the base of a
hill at - 25X1D
81. Gare De Dong Giao Rail Spur South, 20-07N 105-52E. Partially ser-
viceable rail spur extends south then west from the main rail line
and terminates at the base of a hill at
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approximately 1,200 ft long and has been interdicted in at least
one place. 25X1D
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Pho Can Rail Yard, 20-0411 105-51E Yard
A rail by-
pass 850 ft long by 3 tracks wide one, track c.i..-,mantled).
Trail by-has
pass is under construction to the east arocndl the yard.
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been laid on 90 percent of the rail by-pa5s. ( g r
Serviceable 3-span
86. Dien Son Rail Bridge, 20-03N 105-5-LE
rail bridge over a stressi.
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Quang Lang boa Rail Bridge, 20-021 105-51E Serviceable
3-span rail bridge over a stream.
DESTROYED
STATION BUILDING
FIGURE 10. PHO CAN RAILROAD YARD, NORTH VIETNAM.
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88. Nhan Ly Rail Spur, 20-OON 105-51R. Partially serviceable rail spur
25X1D extends SW from the main line and terminates at the base of a hill
at - 25X1 D
89. Dong Phong Thuong Rail Yard, l9-59N 105-50E ( . Yard is ap-
proximately 1,600 ft long by 4 tracks wide (two tracks have been
destroyed/dismantled).
90. Dong Thong Thuong Multiple River Crossings, 19-58N 105-50E. The main
25X1D rail and highway bridge at ' - and the rail by-pass bridge at
25X1D - have been destroyed; a 0-span combination rail causeway/
bridge is under construction at - a 6-span rail by-pass 25X1D
25X1D bridge at has been partir,lly destroyed but there is evidence
of reconstruction; an. 8-span rail by-pass bridge is under construc-
25X1 D
t; -1 -r -r-Ai I y-pass bridge at - 25X1 D
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an
is serviceable. A rail ferry boat is located west at 25X1D
(Figures 11, 12, 13).
91. Phu Dien Rail Spur South, 19-550 104-49E. Partially serviceable
rail spur extends east from the rain rail line and terminates at the
base of a hill at 25X1D
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FIGURE 11. RAILROAD RIVER CROSSINGS, DONG PHONG THUONG AREA, NORTH VIETNAM.
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FIGURE 13. DONG PHONG THUONG RAIL BY-PASS BRIDGES, NORTH VIETNAM.
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92. Luong Xa Passing Track, 19-55N l05-?49E Track is approxi-
mately 2,000 ft long. 25X1D
93. Trinh Ha Rail Yard, l9-54N l05-49E Yard is approximately
1,500 ft long by 3 tracks wide (one track cis mantled). All facili-
ties have been destroyed. (Figure l4).25X1D
94. Trinh Ha Rail Bridge, :L9-54N l05-49E Serviceable single-
span rail bridge over a stream. 25X1D
95. Phu Khe Rail Bridge South, 19-53N 105-48E Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a drainage ditch.
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96. Dong Khe Rail Bridge North, 19-53N 105-48E ( . Serviceable
single-span rail bridge over a stream. 5X1D
97. Oui Chu Rail Bridge, 19-52N 105-48E Serviceable, cam-
ouflaged rail bridge (probably 3-spans) over a drainage ditch.
25X1 D
98. Phuong Dinh Multiple River Crossings, 19-51N 105-48E. The main rail
line and highway bridge at ha~re been partially destroyed;
a 7-span rail by-pass bridge at is serviceable; and a 14- 25X1D
25X1D span rail by-pass bridge is in a late stage of construction at
(Figure 15).
99. Nghia Son Rail Siding and Turning Wye (abandoned), 19-50N 105-48E
25X1D An abandoned rail siding which terminates at an aban-
doned turning wye is located on the NE bank of the Song Ma (River).
100. Thanh Hoa Multiple River Crossings, 19-50N i05-47E. The main 2-span
rail and highway bridge is serviceable, two rail ferry crossings
consisting of 3 partially constructed and one constructed rail ferry 25X1D
slips are located in the vicinity of and a rail by-pass is
- ~-4 a f
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ro
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ion
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to The angle of the approaches of this by-pass suggest a
future rail ferry crossing. (Figures 16 and 17).D
101. Tho PhuongRail Overpass, 19-50N 105-~7E ). Rail overpass
over Route IA.
102. Nam Ngan Rail Spur, 19-50N 1O5-47E. Short, holding spur extends
SE from the southern approach of the Ihanh Hoa rail ferry crossings
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~_. (PARTIALLY DESTROYED)
JIMIM -
TRACK REMOVED
FIGURE 15. RAILROAD RIVER CROSSINGS. PHUONG DINH AREA, NORTH VIETNAM.
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SERVICEABLE RAIL
011 FERRY St.IP
FIGURE 76. RAILROAD FERRY CROSSINGS, THANH HOA AREA, NORTH VIETNAM.
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FIGURE 17. THANH HOA RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY BRIDGE, NORTH VIETNAM.
Serviceable single-
103. 'fho Hac Rail Bridge 19-11oN 105-4EE
span rail bridge over a stream. 25X1D
104. Dong Pho Transshipment Area, 1.9-~91V 105-L611' Facility
consists of a vehicle turning loop adjacent to the main line and 3
semi-buried and 6 buried POL t':nks near thr turning loop. The area
is located 0.6 1H4 north of Thanh Hoa Ra; it Yard. (Figure 18).
25X1 D
1.05. Dong 'The Transshipment Area, 19-48N 105-~~F ( . Facility
consists of a road-served. transshipment pcLni on a rail by-pass to
the west around the Thanh Hon Rail Yard. (Figure 18).
25X1 Q
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7.06. Thanh Hoa Rail Yard, 19-48N 105-,'46E , Original yard was
approximately 1,800 ft long by 3 tracks wile. Air strikes have
reduced the length of the yard to 1,100 ft. All facilities have
been destroyed. An abandoned turning, wye is located north of yard.
'I`wo rail by-passes circumvent the yard. The presence of both
ventional con-
rolling stock and the smaller 2-axle flat cars suggests
the yard is used for transloading lies. A short spur extends
east to a transshipment point at s> l (Figure 18).
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TRANSSHIPMENT POINT
v
CHOKE POINT
THANH HOA ~I i, '
RAIL YARD
ABANDONED
FURNING WYE
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T
_WTRANSLOADING/1
TRANSSHIPPING AREA
TRANSLOADING/TRANSSHIPMENT
,A- : s AREA -W-4
FIGURE 18. THANH HOA RAIL YARD AND ASSOCIATED RAIL ACTIVITY, NORTH VIETNAM.
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107. Than.h Hoa Llransloading/transshipping 1,rea fforth, 19-48-N to -46E
25X1D . Facility consists of a pessinL track on a rail by-
pass around the Thanh Hoa Rail Yard. 1'he passing track is served
by a well used road. Seven POL tanks are in the area. (Figure 18).
108. Thanh Hoa Citadel 'I'ransloading/transshippiiC Ares, 19-48N 105-46E
25X1D Facility consists of an appro:irr_.ately 1,800-ft-long
passing track with an adjacent and pay^allel road; a small rail-by-
pass track apparently used as a holding truck; and a serviceable
turning wye. Heavy vehicle tracks are noted throughout the area.
(Figure 18).
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