Railroad 101: Track Configuration

[cfa]

There is very interesting information in this, but the presentation is duller than dishwasher. If the producers of this want to interest and inform more people, please get some trained video producers. Thank you.

[nebraskasandhills]

there are triple tracks in Nebraska Union Pacific

[MrKfq]

I was told by a few that the "mainline" was a class 1. The chart and narrator say otherwise. Bad info out there. Still learning.

[gkess]

What is the tolerance, in inches, allowed for the track width to vary? Such as 4’ 8 and 1/2 inches, plus or minus how much? 1/2 inch? 1 inch?

[donberg]

Why do Americans call "ties" the device that holds the rails together everyone else calls them sleepers?

[doanster]

Thank you! Nice concise presentation that covers many key points.

[harpoon_bakery]

I love trains, they are so cheap to operate and can be very fast to get our goods from the east coast to the west coast. Need fewer stops, and faster speeds and more gate crossings. Need to be able to go twice as fast as current speed limits. When will this change? Very soon.

[Dachamp]

Quad lol I haven't seen quads since the late 80's and the 90's when conrail was running 😅

[kaylatroyer]

this doesnt talk about street running tracks

[diegop.]

Congrats!!! very helpful! Thanks a lot!