D&SNG Track Replacement Project

For a limited time, use code TrainLover20 to receive a 20% discount off any image in any train gallery! During the months of February and March 2016, the D&SNG is replacing 620 feet of rail and ties on the main track in front of the depot. Although track has been replaced through the years as needed, it is thought that a full track replacement has not been done since Denver & Rio Grande Western days (pre-1981). The rail being torn out is 57# rail and it is being replaced by the heavier 75# rail. In addition to the ties and rail removal, the asphalt will be torn up and more ballast laid. Ballast forms the trackbed and is used to bear the load from the railroad ties and facilitate drainage of water. The wood ties will be replaced with about 350 composite ties made from 100% recycled material, keeping tons of plastic bottles and waste from sitting in landfills and filling our oceans. Composite ties have longer life cycles, are extremely strong, durable, and low maintenance making them a highly cost-effective choice.
These aren't my high res photos as I just wanted to get them uploaded to share with people to see the progress. Let me know if you do want a hi-res photo. Please feel free to comment with names and descriptions as I have not yet had time to do it and I do not know the names of all the MOW workers. Thanks! I hope you enjoy seeing the project photos.