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Generally most RR ROWS are on 25' centers meaning that the ROW extends approximately 25' in each direction from the center of the closest track. In certain cases the ROW is wider, some RRs have 100' or more in certain areas. The problem is that you can't realistically fit a trail and the tracks safely within that space. Once you get off the ROW the trail folks have to acquire their own ROW for the trail which is very expensive. So the idea is to piggyback on the existing RR ROW. Not only is their extreme risk from derailment and/or shifted loads or protruding banding, trailers, etc, there is also just the simple need of the RR to conduct it's ordinary MOW and operating activities. Have you ever watched a tie crane at work or a backhoe changing track ties?? Watch how far from the track the boom swings. Ever watched a ditcher or brushcutter?? Now picture where your trail wold be and how many pieces the nice fence would be in after the first pass by the tie gang... WIth the trail there, the MOW activities are difficult to perform. Operations are difficult and at a MUCH greater risk. It just doesn't work. The people who suggest it see a possible free ride for their recreational trail. They don't understand the consequences of that free ride... LC
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