Re: [CBQ] Re: Burlington, South Chicago Terminal RR CO.

[Bill Scott <wscott@optonline.net>]

Doing some more searching, I found that Michigan law requires 8.5 feet either side of the center of track for the safety of railroad crew.  I assume other states have similar laws.  Using their 17 feet clearance rule, you could easily get 9 parallel tracks a mile long on 29 acres.  The next question is - how close can you make the tracks if they're just for storage, or must you allow for loading and unloading?

Bill Scott

On Jul 24, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Bill Scott wrote:

 

According to my calculator, that area, 29 acres, is approximately 1/2 mile long by 478 feet wide.  I agree with Hank.  I'd love to see the track plans.

Bill Scott

On Jul 24, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Hank wrote:

 

It seems amazing that the Q could lay over 9miles of track on just 29 acres! I hope someone finds the track plans.

Hank

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