Progress continues as always...
Tuesday ~
After enduring lengthy disputes between the CRI&P's two Engineering Foreman's (A.T. & Timmy), finally an agreement was made on the track alignment for Joliet. Roadbed was re-aligned and the originally installed West Joliet switch was relocated. Track crews were then able to prepare the roadbed (cork) for the main and siding down to the CB&Q crossing. The main track was then laid from the West Joliet switch down to the underpass just beyond the CB&Q crossing. Two test trains (passenger/freight) were operated over the new track with success.
Wednesday ~
Car Department reports that 12 of the estimated 30 cars have received the new low profile wheel sets.
Sales Department reports that Joliet Grain Company (located between Joliet and Stockdale) completed construction (Walthers Farmers Coop Kit) today. Track crews were on scene this evening laying the spur trackage. Track capacity is 5 cars.
Track crews laid 75% of the siding at Joliet. Crews are awaiting a switch required to complete the siding. The storage/interchange track at Joliet was installed. Track capacity is 6 to 8 cars depending on length. Crews prepared the roadbed past the underpass halfway to Blue Island.
Late this evening, crews cut and prepared the track for welding from the underpass toward Blue Island just pass the CB&Q switch.
CRI&P Management praises the efforts of the construction crews.
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