02-17-2013, 06:59 PM
So I've got some more work done. I replaced the guardrails on the turnout with longer ones and filled the area with plaster. I used a freight car truck to clear the flangeway. Operations have been good so I'm happy. Also got the roadway between the highway and crossing fastened in place and primed. I basically have to paint the road and can then get the ground work done. Unfortunately I won't get more done before I leave for vacation. So it will be March before I can get back to it but here are some photos of progress.
The inside of the overpass
Here is the crossing. I've painted the plaster with concrete color checking for dips and peaks. It will be asphalt.
Just ashot I like. I have a lot of planks on the platform to repair. I had run a lot of equipment down the line to check for clearance, but I managed to use a loco with lower wider steps and had to cut the platform back. Many broke further in when I applied pressure with a knife. So, after vacation....
The inside of the overpass
Here is the crossing. I've painted the plaster with concrete color checking for dips and peaks. It will be asphalt.
Just ashot I like. I have a lot of planks on the platform to repair. I had run a lot of equipment down the line to check for clearance, but I managed to use a loco with lower wider steps and had to cut the platform back. Many broke further in when I applied pressure with a knife. So, after vacation....