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Invisible Railroad ?

Started by US71, September 22, 2010, 09:58:11 AM

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Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad at Belleville, AR
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Grzrd

Who actually owns the signals?  RR, state, or town?  Since they are apparently (assuming no photo-shop ;-)) decommissioned, wonder how much they would be willing to accept from a collector?

US71

Quote from: Grzrd on September 22, 2010, 10:22:31 AM
Who actually owns the signals?  RR, state, or town?  Since they are apparently (assuming no photo-shop ;-)) decommissioned, wonder how much they would be willing to accept from a collector?

The railroad no longer exists, so my best guess would be the state highway department.
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Stephane Dumas

I wonder if they think then, if the ROW is still available for the railroad, then some group would intall a new line and those signals would be recommissioned?


mightyace

Quote from: Grzrd on September 22, 2010, 10:22:31 AM
Who actually owns the signals?  RR, state, or town?  Since they are apparently (assuming no photo-shop ;-)) decommissioned, wonder how much they would be willing to accept from a collector?

Railroad crossing signs/signals are usually installed by the railroad or entity that owns the track.  My educated guess would be that whoever owns the ROW now owns the signals.
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US71

Quote from: Stephane Dumas on September 22, 2010, 07:20:10 PM
I wonder if they think then, if the ROW is still available for the railroad, then some group would install a new line and those signals would be recommissioned?


It would take a LOT of work. One would have lay new track, plus replace many missing or dilapidated bridges.
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mightyace

^^^^

It DOES happen, but it is very rare for the reasons you described.  Plus, many lines are abandoned because bridges, even intact, can't handle modern freight cars.

The chances are much higher if the track is still in place even if it goes dormant for 30-40 years.
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Brian556

If the tracks were to be reinstalled, i'm sure they would completely replace the signals.



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