Re: New Road Crossing

Joe Weigman Wrote:
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> I think the D&S mainline has something like 80
> lbs. rail but major grade crossings have
> noticeably larger rail- of which I don't know the
> weight. I have seen this at the Trimble crossing,
> and I assume it's at other major crossings.

I could easily see them using the heavier rail to utilize the “modular” crossing panels we have on the standard gauge ones we operate over.

I wonder why they have not tried to use some of the newer “composite” ties that are now on the market. I believe they will last longer, and would be better in a crossing so they don’t have to be removed and replaced as soon as a wood tie in a crossing application.