Re: The track and could be cause.

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?


I think he is either having a lend of us, or somebody is telling him a tall tale!

Wayne from Oz.