12-28-2015, 08:06 AM
CSX_UK Wrote:Agreed - I can imagine that if a spur ended next to a school they would probably put more safety measures in place than if it ended in an area of wasteland!
Having now built some of these kit-built rail stops I feel much more confident about building my own from scratch. This is my next challenge. I just need to get some more styrene sheets from ebay...
Unless things has changed since my last railroading days (Chessie 78-84) no,a simple bumper or wheel stops since there are other safety factors involved such as setting the hand brakes and OSHA unloading process requires chocking of the freight car wheels since a dock plate is in use.There are other OSHA safety requirements for loading/unloading other types of freight cars.
Another factor is the majority of large rail served industries has a security fence surrounding the property and this would also stop a slow moving freight car.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!