Cosmo wrote:Ok, now the $10,000,000 question (in 3 parts):Cosmo, Answers to your questions;
1) is there still a turntable in Salmon Falls, and if so, (or if another reasonable substitute could be located and made available)
2)would you consider installing a TT and pit at WJct, and
3) are there plans to eventually build a full engine house or roundhouse, possibly following a MEC pattern/plan?
1. No, it was scrapped last year, I don't know the details.
2. We have discussed it, but again costs vs priorities. For now, the wye will give us the ability to turn equipment.
3. We are considering several plans. While a historic type MEC roundhouse would look nice, this type of building would be more costly to build, plus it would not be a practical design for an all purpose maintenance building. Most roundhouses of the day were intended to be just a turnaround facility for doing light repairs. We want to design something capable of heavy component replacement on diesel locomotives to coach repair to MOW equipment repair. If the original roundhouse at Washington Junction still existed, we would no doubt be using it. It does not, so we have the chance to design something that will suit our needs. Also we want to build it so it could be added to as we grow.
Leverett Fernald
