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Those crossties in the photo are in fact bolted down, if you look carefully to can see the bolts on the top surface of the ties. Four bolts altogether, one on each side of each rail. I have no idea what regulations are like here because as far i know we dont even have an FRA equivalent. I believe that the rules and regulations are decided for the most part by departments in each state government. (you would have a better understanding of this arrangement if you know the history of Australia's railway development). There isnt enough new rail works going on in my area to be able to see if they have changed their methods for end of tracks devices although i suspect that new installations probably do not have crossties only. I know a couple of locations at Spencer Street (one of Melbourne's main passenger stations) where the spur has a large bumping post as well as crossties a few yards before it. While i'm not sure how things are done in the US, over here when backing empty passenger equipment into the platforms at Spencer Street they have a crew member riding the end of the train and communicating with the engineer by either hand signals or radio so as not to over run the dead end. The main reason i posted this topic in the first place is that i am building a small model RR set in an industrial area in the late 80's early 90's and not sure what would be appropriate for the end of tracks. Whats the story about tracks ending inside a private building (ie factory/warehouse) Is it the railroads responsibility about the end of the line? or the buildings owners? Also you mentioned about no tie bumpers after 1980 for new installations. Do the railroads upgrade these installations or do they just leave them until they absolutely HAVE to upgrade them?? Tyson
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