Paul,
Once again, if NJ Transit is strong-armed they'll raise the catenary.
However, I think the bigger issue with double-stacks would be the clearance
afforded by overhead bridges. Now, that could cost some real money. Also,
running into Wayne onto the Totowa Industrial Spur (old DL&W Boonton Line)
would require a direct connection that no longer exists. Not an
overwhelming obstacle, but it would add to the overall cost.
Chuck
"Tupaczewski, Paul
R (Paul)"
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10/05/2005 09:43 AM
Please respond to
"Tupaczewski, Paul
R (Paul)"
> Wayne, NJ is a good intermodel spot, but didn't we all
> mention that there
> were would be clearance issues on NJT in and around Denville
> and Dover?? I guess
> they would have to raise the catenary......Also the current
> speed restriction
> through Dover for freights is 15 mph....
If you're running piggyback service (think EL!), the catenary's not an
issue. And there is NO WAY that NJT is going to raise catenary height for
double-stacks...
Best bet is a piggyback or construction waste transfer facility (or for
that matter, bulk unloading - covered hoppers or corn syrup tankers - I'm
surprised NS hasn't jumped on that business, the NYS&W seems to be doing a
pretty good job with all of these commodities today)
- Paul
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