That pretty much begs the question: Since the Erie was known for it's generous clearances, was there a standard spacing for doubletrack mains east of Indiana? And if so, what was it, and how did it compare to other eastern railroads? I'm sure someone on-list knows. Jeff Larson ELHS #2683 - -----Original Message----- From: Paul Brezicki <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net> To: EL Mailing List <erielack_@_lists.elhts.org> Sent: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 06:28:42 -0400 Subject: (erielack) Abbreviation Help - Pre-arranged Detours ...The current standard when adding another track is to place it at a 20' spacing instead of 13' wherever possible, to allow trains to proceed through work zones at higher speeds and to allow the gangs to continue working uninterrupted when a train passes. At least, that's how it is on BNSF and UP (they're the major ones that have added main tracks lately). I suppose this operating procedure also applied to EL when work took place on the considerable mileage where the mains were widely separated. The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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