01-04-2015, 08:31 AM
Steve, those were all taken at the Kiski Junction Railroad in Schenley, Pa. These were early on within the first 3 years I ran it. On 5.2 miles we replaced 12000 feet of rail and 7000 ties over 10 years. My volunteers also built a 750 foot siding and installed a switch with no heavy equipment. A great bunch of guys. Many of the 7000 ties and some of the rail were done the same way.
Keep in mind you need a good tie every 5 to be legal to transport hazmat or passengers at 10MPH (See <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://utu.org/worksite/PDFs/safetylawsummary/TrackStandards.pdf">http://utu.org/worksite/PDFs/safetylaws ... ndards.pdf</a><!-- m -->) Great reading and believe me track does not have to look real good to be safe for the speed it is classified.
Charlie
Keep in mind you need a good tie every 5 to be legal to transport hazmat or passengers at 10MPH (See <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://utu.org/worksite/PDFs/safetylawsummary/TrackStandards.pdf">http://utu.org/worksite/PDFs/safetylaws ... ndards.pdf</a><!-- m -->) Great reading and believe me track does not have to look real good to be safe for the speed it is classified.
Charlie