11-01-2010, 12:52 PM
The track is very impressive, it is 115 pound RE rail and everything is new. The ties are steel, and the rail is held to it with clips.
The few places that weren't tight snapped inplace with the weight of the train. The grade was very well done, and even without ballast you could really enjoy the ride. The view along the river will be fabulous.
As a side note, my great grandfather, John Brookes held a patent on a steel railroad tie.
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Charlie
The few places that weren't tight snapped inplace with the weight of the train. The grade was very well done, and even without ballast you could really enjoy the ride. The view along the river will be fabulous.
As a side note, my great grandfather, John Brookes held a patent on a steel railroad tie.
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Charlie