A few pics from earlier this week and the end result. I had my photographer (the Mrs.) with me, so I m actually in the pics, lol. 
Nice pics of familiar locales...
I really enjoy your photos when you post.
I am told that the RR typically does not welcome us surveyors. Quick in/out before they know we were ever there.
It works differently of course when you work FOR the railroad. Plus, those lines are not used much, and slow speed. But it would be nice to never get hassled...
Dude - your avatar does you justice!
Brad Ott, post: 427643, member: 197 wrote: I really enjoy your photos when you post.
I am told that the RR typically does not welcome us surveyors. Quick in/out before they know we were ever there.
Here on the BNSF that would cost you a $16,000 fine if you were caught. We also have to pay them $1,600/per day for their flagman, who is required on ALL jobs.
Brad Ott, post: 427643, member: 197 wrote: I really enjoy your photos when you post.
I am told that the RR typically does not welcome us surveyors. Quick in/out before they know we were ever there.
We don't mind as long as the proper procedures are followed. I typically waive the entry permit fees for fellow surveyors, but the flagging fees are out of my control.
John Hamilton, post: 427660, member: 640 wrote: It works differently of course when you work FOR the railroad. Plus, those lines are not used much, and slow speed. But it would be nice to never get hassled...
That is true, it does make things a lot easier. These aren't our PA lines, they are used more frequently and at a higher speed. The south end of this subdivision was totally shut down as we were replacing a road crossing. I figured it would be a good time to go out and get this work done while there were no trains.
I didn't know you had other lines outside of the Allegheny River valley.
azweig, post: 427669, member: 7041 wrote: That is true, it does make things a lot easier. These aren't our PA lines, they are used more frequently and at a higher speed. The south end of this subdivision was totally shut down as we were replacing a road crossing. I figured it would be a good time to go out and get this work done while there were no trains.
No trains! That would be nice - we have a 2-miler about every 10-15 minutes...
Jim in AZ, post: 427685, member: 249 wrote: No trains! That would be nice - we have a 2-miler about every 10-15 minutes...
I don't miss those!
Jim in AZ, post: 427685, member: 249 wrote: No trains! That would be nice - we have a 2-miler about every 10-15 minutes...
The BNSF averages 33 trains in any 24 hour period through Norman. Most are 50 to 80 cars, some longer when the wheat starts to head for the Gulf. I personally enjoy their noise and presence; but I am nearly deaf so not much bothers me.
There's a lot to be said for stealth surveying. Wham bam, I'm outta here.
We get about 20 or so trains per day down our UP line that borders or severs three of my properties.
John Hamilton, post: 427670, member: 640 wrote: I didn't know you had other lines outside of the Allegheny River valley.
Trains used to be prevalent here. Now, I rarely see one, though I hear one about twice a day if I am in town. Tracks are coming up and are being replaced with recreational trails. Everything arrives and departs by container ships. Containers transfer to/from trucks and the interstate.
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