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R&DB wrote:Tinton Ave is the lowest bridge, but any 17'0 car would be to tall for NJCL, but not for Amtrak and a rebuilt Freehold line.ANRP2 wrote:Plate F is 17' height. The only Height clearances in question are:CR7876 wrote:The next week there will be a contractor on the Southern Sec measuring for Plate F clearance.Can you give a rundown of the obstructions?
Tinton Ave.
GS Parkway (4)
US Navy rail
US Navy Esperance Rd.
NJ 33/34
NJ 70
Any possibly low hanging utility wires
The only other consideration is turn radius. There are to large curves, Eatontown and South Lakewood. Some of the stub sidings may also have tight radius turns.
Perhaps the contractor is being hired for track geometry as well as Plate F clearances? Why now?
GSC wrote:Great videos as always. Nice rare daytime return. Would you guys please caption the locations, so those not familiar with the area can find these spots? Or in the comments section below the video?Thanks! No problem I will start doing that now lol.
R&DB wrote:ANRP2 wrote:Plate F is 17' height. The only Height clearances in question are:CR7876 wrote:The next week there will be a contractor on the Southern Sec measuring for Plate F clearance.Can you give a rundown of the obstructions?
Tinton Ave.
GS Parkway (4)
US Navy rail
US Navy Esperance Rd.
NJ 33/34
NJ 70
Any possibly low hanging utility wires
The only other consideration is turn radius. There are to large curves, Eatontown and South Lakewood. Some of the stub sidings may also have tight radius turns.
Thanks.
Perhaps the contractor is being hired for track geometry as well as Plate F clearances? Why now?
