12-18-2009, 03:26 PM
Well, it is a trade off between
1. a level three track yard with a small 0.5" step to the barge terminal
or
2. three tracks going uphill not to be used for storing cars but a beautiful step of 1" to the barge terminal
Did I get that right?
I would clearly prefer the additional three track yard (a) at the wall. That is a real asset to be protected for additional operating.
The higher step seams to look better but that problem can be be solved or relieved by a very strong and visible step. e.g. a thick and robust concrete wall with a fancy brick top and forged handrail as it may have been build 75 years ago.
1. a level three track yard with a small 0.5" step to the barge terminal
or
2. three tracks going uphill not to be used for storing cars but a beautiful step of 1" to the barge terminal
Did I get that right?
I would clearly prefer the additional three track yard (a) at the wall. That is a real asset to be protected for additional operating.
The higher step seams to look better but that problem can be be solved or relieved by a very strong and visible step. e.g. a thick and robust concrete wall with a fancy brick top and forged handrail as it may have been build 75 years ago.
Reinhard