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Project Updates
03/29/12

Track construction at the Museum of the American Railroad’s Frisco site has begun! Workers with Trac-Work, Inc. began placing new crossties on the westernmost end of what will become the Museum’s tail track. The first 300 feet of track material was put in place today as part of a 4,000 foot Phase IA track construction project.

Construction will progress in a northeast direction through the Museum site and eventually connect with BNSF’s main line to the north of Cotton Gin Road. Five turnouts (switches) will be constructed in place, along with the Museum’s runaround track. Work is expected to take 30-40 days, weather permitting.

While the ties are new, the rail is being recycled from the Santa Fe (originally Kansas City, Mexico & Orient) Line near San Angelo, Texas. The rail was produced by Colorado Fuel & Iron mills in Pueblo, and the Gary Steel Works near Chicago between 1918 and 1920. Weighing 90 lbs/yard (a unit of measurement for rail), the 39-foot sections will be bolted in place as track work progresses. The Museum’s rolling stock collection currently rests on 65-85 lb rail at Fair Park. Today’s industry standard for mainline railroads is 130-150 lbs/yard.

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Harry,

Having been directly involved with the relatively short move for National Capital Trolley Museum, I wish you the best with the start of your move to Frisco. There is hope - three years later we have forgotten most of the angst and drama involved in our project and are able to enjoy the new facility.

Best,

Wesley

Wesley,

This time, I am just an observer. I have had my share of start-ups and moves, and am happy to sit back and watch the progress to Frisco. Advice I can offer, but actual work is more difficult with my present condition. Still do some, but not "everything."

Harry

I have noticed that people from as far as Japan and Europe are interested in knowing when the GG1 and Big Boy will move. I’d be interested in watching the rail fans as much as equipment when that happens.
Good Luck! And keep us posted.