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Re: The public be dammed-
Author: Ron
Date: 05-05-2024 - 17:16
FUD Wrote:
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> Caltrans has to keep records of when steel
> structures are painted, and with what. If one is
> old enough to have (or be suspected of having)
> lead paint, the project becomes a significant one
> especially if it's over open water. Was a much
> bigger problem in the 1980s-90s; most steel
> structures Caltrans has were repainted (with lead
> paint removal) since then, at least once.4
>
> As for upkeep, homeless encampments are becoming a
> big problem. Not only on railroads, but also on
> freeways. Fires start in them frequently that
> damage more than just the freeway property. Some
> nearly block on/offramps. There was a story
> recently in Sacramento where UP trains have to
> stop and proceed at minimum speed though the
> southern part of town due to extensive encampments
> crowding the tracks; the adjacent light rail line
> is better fenced, runs more often, and has actual
> occasional police presence which keeps the
> encampments a little more under control there.
> What ever happened to the UP Police Dept? The
> story has me thinking about that YT about a market
> in SE Asia that pulls back the stalls and awnings
> to let the train through then immediately puts it
> all back after it passes. And the blocked line is
> where Valley Link aka ACE would someday run in
> Sacramento. Oh well...
Good points. What ever happened to the UP police Dept? Saving a nickel may cost them a dollar. When UP runs their big boy this summer they will probably delete any photos of the engine crossing bridges . It only highlights their neglect.Deferred maintenance will save another nickel and cost them a dollar. "Building a sustainable future' The current UP buzz phrase.
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> Caltrans has to keep records of when steel
> structures are painted, and with what. If one is
> old enough to have (or be suspected of having)
> lead paint, the project becomes a significant one
> especially if it's over open water. Was a much
> bigger problem in the 1980s-90s; most steel
> structures Caltrans has were repainted (with lead
> paint removal) since then, at least once.4
>
> As for upkeep, homeless encampments are becoming a
> big problem. Not only on railroads, but also on
> freeways. Fires start in them frequently that
> damage more than just the freeway property. Some
> nearly block on/offramps. There was a story
> recently in Sacramento where UP trains have to
> stop and proceed at minimum speed though the
> southern part of town due to extensive encampments
> crowding the tracks; the adjacent light rail line
> is better fenced, runs more often, and has actual
> occasional police presence which keeps the
> encampments a little more under control there.
> What ever happened to the UP Police Dept? The
> story has me thinking about that YT about a market
> in SE Asia that pulls back the stalls and awnings
> to let the train through then immediately puts it
> all back after it passes. And the blocked line is
> where Valley Link aka ACE would someday run in
> Sacramento. Oh well...
Good points. What ever happened to the UP police Dept? Saving a nickel may cost them a dollar. When UP runs their big boy this summer they will probably delete any photos of the engine crossing bridges . It only highlights their neglect.Deferred maintenance will save another nickel and cost them a dollar. "Building a sustainable future' The current UP buzz phrase.
