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 Post CP Truesdell project, Posted Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:27 am 
  
   
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Some information on the Truesdell project scheduled to begin this Spring.

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/r ... /index.htm

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The Truesdell project includes the installation of a universal crossover, a single crossover and two hotbox detector set-off tracks on Canadian Pacific’s railroad, near WIS 50 in Kenosha County. Each hotbox detector set-off track will consist of a manually operated switch, access roads for maintenance purposes, and approximately 500 linear feet of track. The proposed work will take place within Canadian Pacific’s right-of-way.

The major elements of the project include:

Install two new railroad crossover locations to allow a train on one track to cross over to another track.
Upgrade the two existing hot box detectors that signal a train car may need to be inspected.
Build two new setout tracks to provide a place for freight trains to remove individual cars that need repairs.
Provide two new access roads to the setout tracks for crews to make equipment repairs.
Provide two access roads near the crossovers to perform maintenance on the signal system.
Upgrade the railroad signal system and improve communications.
Construction is expected to begin this spring. Amtrak Hiawatha and Canadian Pacific will continue to operate during construction.


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 Post Re: CP Truesdell project, Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 3:11 pm 
  
   
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Any updates on this?

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 Post Re: CP Truesdell project, Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:48 pm 
  
   
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I noticed on the CP bulletins at work that Truesdale West is now 40frt and 45pass. About all I know. :swg:

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Fuzzy wrote:
Any updates on this?


Fuzzy,

The Truesdell west x-overs are in and being used, as I rode through them on Thankisgiving morning in Amtrak's Great Dome.

THe single X-O was not yet in service. The new signals were in pace, but turned to the side. THis is just south of 113th street crossing, which was the only crossbucks on the C&M. Haven't been there since Turkey Day weekend.

There is also some bridge rebuilding just north and south of Russell Road. THey have been single tracking between Wads and Truesdell West.

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