Shortly after posting this AM, I went on assignment for an engineering
company that needs me to record some of their past projects and this one
involves rail/road crossings. I'm attaching a quick shot I did of an
elaborate crossing of the former MP Stettegust and SP's semi-famous
Englewood Yard. The MP double main passed under the SP's hump yard
proving there is a prototype for everything.
A few years ago the UP (since they now own nearly everything) replaced
the interchange with heavier rail on concrete ties. Here is a medium
closeup showing the contour of those ties. While I was there trains
from all directions were aimed at that interchange--very much like a
model RR staged shot. I was only there for an hour but 6 trains passed
or were lined up to do so. One BNSF, one KCS and 4 UP's from three
directions, plus the hump was active. I also noticed that none of the
containers I have lettered would be useful in today's scheme of things.
All the containers/TOFC's except for UPS and Fedex were labels we don't
have decals for.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 3/1/13 2:38 PM, Tom Hawley wrote:
And since we're on the subject of rail and track, here's something on
the availability of scale tie plates that some may not be aware of.
http://monstermodelworks.com/index.php?ain_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=108
<http://monstermodelworks.com/index.php?ain_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=108>
Tom Hawley -- Lansing Michigan
