by johnpbarlow
johnpbarlow wrote:Apparently a CWR train has been delivered by NS/PAS to NECR at Brattleboro and the rail fan buzz is the rail is headed for Willimantic. Anyone have any confirmation and details what work is being done? Is the NECR-P&W interchange track being upgraded perhaps? Thanks.OK so here's the story wrt that NS/PAS CWR train from Train Magazine on-line:
Genesee & Wyoming officials announced Friday that the heavier cars [286K] will be allowed over the entire route by year’s end.The 7.5 miles of new continuous welded rail [115-pound] will replace existing 100-pound jointed rail, mostly near Stafford, Conn., and south of Willimantic. The project will include the installation of 15,400 new ties, replacement of 11 turnouts , 166 replacement welds on existing welded rail, and extensive ballasting and surfacing of track. The upgrade will allow increased speeds over the 23 miles north of Willimantic, requiring the extension of 19 highway crossing circuits.http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... nt-project