Chris Walker Wrote:
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> 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?
There might be some 110 lb rail in road crossings, simply because the precast concrete pavement sections might not come in 90 lb and lighter cross section.