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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by tormadel [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken Hydraulic or Air tools / I-R Compressor or Hydraulic Power Unit? (Off the truck please) - Oh man have I seen the falacy of just two men, a truck and a backhoe....The small tool availability issue gets scary, especially with those who don't take care of the equipment. Surfacing Gang every 30 Mos? (rent/subcontract?) Availability of TSR or TKO machine? How fast does it fall apart? Qualified Welder or are we parts changers & cannibals? (Kills your supply materials budget) Speed? (You guys with the mirriors always wanna go faster)...Track class 1 0r 2? [/quote] I would push for at least class 2 track. Not only to go alittle faster but for the increased safety and reduced chances of pesky derailments and such. I'm a believer in keeping the physical plant in the best shape that is economically practical. I know my father in law is a qualifed welder with 30yrs experiance who's looking for a new job but dunno if he'd want that kind of relocation <smile>. (alot of welders in my wife's side of the family actually) And I should say this thread gets my excitement up just talking about it. [/quote] WHOA there junior... Why do we need higher speeds??? We don't. This is a common misconception outside the short line world. 10mph is just fine. I'd like to have better track but have you ever seen the difference between a 10 mph derailment and a 25 mph derailment?! The cost is at least triple to go along with the ugliness. Keep in mind that the 10 mph derailment is already gonna cost you $50,000 to $100,000 or more depending upon any number of factors. So, the 25 mph $150,000 to $300,000+ derailment expense will really put a damper on that balance sheet fast... I'd probably keep the track excepted too, even though maintained better as it tones down the FRA issues considerably. LC
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