They have used paving to cap the mining waste contaminated ex-D&RGW Leadville branch line that was converted to a trail. The same has also been done to the ex-UP Wallace branch in the Coeur d'Alene mining district. The Missouri lead district with its pourous limestone geology might have different considerations. Every remediation has to be individually designed.
A Friscco trail I'd like to see would go from Cuba to Steelville, Missouri, and possibly beyond. The rails are still in place, but haven't been used for years. My understanding is that to remove things would exacerbate lead contamination. Would a layer of pavement be okay?Said trail might not be suitable for biking because of the one-way grades. Walking wouldn't be affected as much.
Carl
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This may be of interest to Frisco fans. Tommorrow here in Wichita the Red Bud walking trail will be dedicated. This is several miles in length starting east of downtown along the old roadbed ending at 17th & Oliver near the WSU campus. From there it will connect to a gravel walking path that has been active for several yrs. Its my understanding a few historical Frisco displays are to be part of the Red Bud section. BN train service on the trk ended March, 1996
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