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Posted by rdamon on Sunday, December 12, 2021 3:10 PM

Use a standard  ...  or just see if it works? 

"In the report, Railroad Consultants wrote Brightline used a multiplier for train loads that was “roughly 90% less than what is required by AREMA,” the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association. Brightline said it used a different standard used by high-speed rail, according to the report, which recommended testing to see if the trains can safely go up and down the ramp."

 

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, December 11, 2021 11:15 PM

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Shades of the:

Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapse. 

After reading the RC report, which I found to be very well done, (but while I am a Graduate Engineer, I an NOT a Registered Professional Engineer nor is my field Civil Engineering as the Reports author is.) I look forward to the Brightline response. It is too easy for contractors and some engineering firms to "cut" corners and do things to "reduce" cost. 

Spackle and paint cover many things you or I would not do if we were remodeling our homes. 

Remember Champlain Tower South fell in Florida.

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Posted by Electroliner 1935 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 7:55 PM

Shades of the:

Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapse. 

After reading the RC report, which I found to be very well done, (but while I am a Graduate Engineer, I an NOT a Registered Professional Engineer nor is my field Civil Engineering as the Reports author is.) I look forward to the Brightline response. It is too easy for contractors and some engineering firms to "cut" corners and do things to "reduce" cost. 

Spackle and paint cover many things you or I would not do if we were remodeling our homes. 

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Saturday, December 11, 2021 2:36 PM

Well good news does not always follow any well run project.

PDN -  You will be interested in this PE report.

Appears that Brightline's Miami central station has problems .  This came about because South Florida Regional Transportation Authority - SFRTA (TRI-RAIL) had an independent due dilengience survey of their proposed use of the Miami Central station.  A Miami Herald article stated some of these problems were known back in March but SFRTA did not find out until a couple weeks ago.

Report says many items .  Essentially bridges do not meet AREMA 200% loads for trains.  Think locso especially.   Also car step clearances are not sufficient. Steps of cars would drag against platform.  Seems like a repeat of what happened in France?

My concern.  Are these deficiencies also part of the Brightline section of the station? 

SFRTA MiamiCentral Station Report_20211202_Rev01 (1).pdf (miamiherald.com)

Miami Herald article.

Tri-Rail trains won’t fit in new Miami Brightline platform | Miami Herald

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, December 6, 2021 7:14 PM

The 5 bridges in Brevard County are shown in the following link.

Brightline Construction: The 8th Bridge Edition - Brevard County Bridges Nov/Dec 2021 - YouTube

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, November 18, 2021 12:25 AM

Brightline Oct -  Nov 2021 section 3 .  State route 520 - Cocoa / FEC connection,

Brightline Orlando Line Construction Part 3: State Road 520 to Cocoa - Oct/Nov 2021 - YouTube

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Friday, November 12, 2021 10:34 PM

Brightline from Dallas Blvd to state 520  ..  His sction 2 of the  Airport to FEC overview.,

Brightline Orlando Line Construction Part 2: Dallas Blvd to State Road 520 - Oct/Nov 2021 - YouTube

 

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Posted by rdamon on Monday, November 8, 2021 5:20 PM

Looks like he is 'in' with the Brightline folks now.  

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, November 8, 2021 5:15 PM

Narcoossee road to past OUC  rail connection.  Track is being laid both ways from the OUC rail connection.  Notice all signal locations have solar panels and standby generators where comercial power not available.

Brightline Orlando Line Construction Part 1: Narcoossee Road, SR 417, Innovation Way - Oct/Nov 2021 - YouTube

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Sunday, October 31, 2021 12:55 AM

From Port Solerno - Jupiter - West Palm Beach Oct 16, 2021.   Not much aerial views except for Jupiter draw bridge.

South Florida Brightline Construction - October 2021 - YouTube

 

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Posted by rdamon on Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:43 PM

MidlandMike

 

 
rdamon
A lot of steel will be getting recycled from this project.  Brightline should use those bridge sections in their station constuction. 

 

Crane Creek is an inlet of of the Indian River Lagoon which is salt water.  It is also not that far from the Atlantic Ocean.  Old exposed steel in that environment corrodes faster.  It might not be suitable for structural reuse.

 

 

Agreed, I was think more for the 'art' value  

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Saturday, October 23, 2021 5:45 AM

Another shorter video containing the over view of the Palm Beach repair facility and some schedule testing.  Prior to start of revenue service.

Brightline Simulated Service and Running Repair Facility - October 16, 2021 - YouTube

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Posted by MidlandMike on Friday, October 22, 2021 9:10 PM

rdamon
A lot of steel will be getting recycled from this project.  Brightline should use those bridge sections in their station constuction. 

Crane Creek is an inlet of of the Indian River Lagoon which is salt water.  It is also not that far from the Atlantic Ocean.  Old exposed steel in that environment corrodes faster.  It might not be suitable for structural reuse.

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Posted by rdamon on Friday, October 22, 2021 7:38 AM

The Crane creek bridge is one of the most interesting projects on this line.  The logistics to keep everything open and repair truck damage has been great to watch. I was suprised that they didn't use that second bridge for more.

A lot of steel will be getting recycled from this project.  Brightline should use those bridge sections in their station constuction. 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, October 21, 2021 11:24 PM

Oct 17, 2021 view of Melborne's Crane Creek bridge.  Quite a change from last seen.  Interesting how the yellow steel construction(?) members are being stored on the long out of service 2nd track bridge structures.

Brightline Crane Creek Bridge Construction - October 17, 2021 - YouTube

 

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:55 PM

Brightline is proposing Nov 8 th restart.  Have to wonder has FEC dotted all the Is and crossed all the Ts for the replacement PTC?

Florida’s Brightline set to restart service Nov. 8 - Trains

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Posted by rdamon on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:22 AM

I look forward to his updates.  Neat shots of the Virtual Railfan cameras at around 10:12.  

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:45 PM

Brightline update from Frontenac thru Cocoa.  Frontenac is north of Cocoa where FEC double track from some distance on to the north ends.  Brightline and FEC are extending the 2 main tracks on south to the location where the line to Orlando breaks off.  Where it breaks off will be 4 Main tracks , then 3 and eventually the 2 MT on toward the south.  Here is the latest report.  The reports seem to be coming at least once a week.  Congrats to all the effort and great overhead work.

Brightline Construction: Frontenac Improvement Project and Cocoa Updates - September/October 2021 - YouTube

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:06 PM
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, October 11, 2021 10:05 PM

Here is a video of #2 Brightline Red when at Sacremento builders.  The design of interiors makes wonder why Amtrak has not copied these designs ?   Oh wait.  Not invented here.!!!!!

Inside BrightRed: A Tour of Brightline's Sixth and Newest Train - YouTube

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:47 AM

A look at the Siemens factory building Brightline rolling stock.  There are sniptes of other agencies orders.

Building Brightline's Trains: A Tour Inside Siemens Sacramento Rolling Stock Factory - YouTube

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Posted by rdamon on Friday, October 8, 2021 11:43 AM

Caught in Kansas City

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Posted by D.Carleton on Friday, October 8, 2021 8:19 AM

Another red trainset on it's way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFpRGPv1XAA

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:12 AM

October 3rd, 2021.  First unit train of rail is pulled by CSX loco over OUC line to the Brightline conection.  The rail trai is then pushed onto the brightlile connecting track to the end of the main line approximately 200 feet beyond connecting track.  Rail train is 5 high by 8 (?) wide.  If 8 wide then 40 sticks  x  1600 feet each.   =  64000 feet  of rail or 32000 track feet.  =   ~  6+ miles of new track.

First Train on Brightline’s New Orlando Line - YouTube

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Posted by blue streak 1 on Sunday, October 3, 2021 9:12 PM
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Posted by rdamon on Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:38 AM

The Live Railfan Webcam in Cocoa, FL shows them working on the sub-roadbed for the new tracks.

 

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Posted by rdamon on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 7:19 AM
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Posted by blue streak 1 on Monday, September 27, 2021 6:52 PM
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Posted by Overmod on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:24 AM

rdamon
it seems like they may have more in mind than just using that OUC connection for construction.

I think they're just using common supplies to build it.  That shoo-fly-like bend around the widened pad for the signal equipment indicates 'temporary but heavy construction' to me.  

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Posted by rdamon on Monday, September 20, 2021 8:19 PM

it seems like they may have more in mind than just using that OUC connection for construction.

 

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