TheTrekki Wrote:
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> I talked to the manager of the D&S at one of the
> railfest when they did a special work train where
> they replaced the rail on a siding. Everyone got
> to watch and it was very cool. The track is
> purposely not straight to keep the old effect of
> the railroad. The rails are at slight different
> distances apart which causes the rocking. They do
> have a machine that does keep the rails flat so
> you do not have to worry about that. The recent
> heat could have expanded the rails and pushed them
> out. They do use 120 lb rail which is 60 lb over
> what they used to use. They have the equipment to
> make the rail perfect but they do not want to ruin
> the experience. We did see a heat wave that bended
> a huge amount of rail in Hermosa last year. At
> least I think it was last year, but I did read the
> article. I did hear that there was some 240 lb
> rail they put in or were thinking about using and
> concrete ties.
Most informed, intelligent and articulate post of the Year.
240lb rail on the Narrow gauge, right up there with K-27's in the Como roundhouse and Depot moved from Denver.
Also why is this poster anonymous?