Since Green Mountain had a relatively consistent contour, the need
for much trestle work was almost completely eliminated, although
there were several places where some was needed.
To lay the track workers would drive lateral rows of holes six
inches deep into the solid granite, and then insert an 18 by 1.25 -
inch iron rod. These large rods would serve as permanent support for
the logs that would later be used for the foundation. after the
foundation logs were placed, crews would then attach stingers
parallel to the track and following those would come 6-inch cross
ties made of spruce, each one of those secured by 2 bolts this
created a very sturdy structure, which could easily handle the weight
of a locomotive.
