Bill
Yes that would be nice to see a tow going thru the bridge. And yes a lot of
the
same old problems still exist mainly the dog leg in the channel to get under
the
now new bridge. The good part is with the lift span the side clearance is
greatly enlarged. Course the other problem is there is now way to get the
locks
much larger but when a tow gets to the locks they generally have to be split in
order to get thru.
The bridge at Beardstown on the Illinois River was controlled by the operator
there but in a effort to get rid of that position in the late '90's all the
radar, radio and controls were brought to the Dispatchers Office and placed on
the Main Line Desk. However with all the work that job had it just did not
work(read too many river delays after all they have priority) and was returned
to the field.
Steve in SC
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From: William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, April 9, 2011 10:01:42 AM
Subject: [CBQ] Re: burlington bridge
I appreciate receiving the update photos of the new Burlington
bridge. While it is, I am sure, a very functional bridge, it
certainly won't go down in history as one of the classic looking
bridges. The top mounted sheave covers really give it an ungainly
appearance. As a matter of information, does any one know what the
vertical clearance is when the water is at the normal level? It is
difficult to tell how high it is in the photos without a good nearby
reference. A photos with a tow boat going underneath would provide a
reference. I assume the the fixed bridge structure east of the lift
span will be replaced with similar structures, possibly of a
different design. That will leave that portion of the bridge still
vulnerable to runaway barges which seems to happen all too often. One
last question. Is the new bridge automated and if so, does anyone
know how it works so that both river and train traffic are safely
accommodated?
Bill Barber
Gravois Mills, MO
On Apr 9, 2011, at 2:40 AM, CBQ@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: burlington bridge
> Posted by: "STEVEN HOLDING" sholding@sbcglobal.net copivd
> Fri Apr 8, 2011 6:22 am (PDT)
>
>
>
> Then there was the problem with the sailboats during the summer
> wanting thru.
> Course they always showed up at train time. Some would drop the
> mast to get
> thru with out a delay
> Steve in SC
> on the way to the Spring Meet
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