On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:59:51 -0600, "Ken Davey"
wrote:
TSJABS wrote:

You should check into donating the rail and possibly the ties if
they are in good enough condition to a railroad museum. You could
write that off your taxes and possibly the museum might even come
remove it. Where are you located??

I'd have to go look to get you an address - hold on a minute.

www.ohiobrush.com Insert Jeopardy Theme Here

Ohio Brush Company, 2680 Lisbon Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

And judging from the Mapquest picture when you plug in the address,
he's right alongside a through rail line.

I would NOT rip the siding out or disconnect it from the mainline if
it's still serviceable - it would be prohibitive to put it back if you
suddenly had a need for it. As in shipping in or out lots of big
heavy stuff that's going to a customer who also has rail access.

A better option might be to see if someone in the region needs a
place to park a private railcar - you might be able to get some rent
income from the siding. Or call Conrail and make them the same offer,
siding space for lease, reasonable rates...

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Tom: That steam engine above is one handy option if you want to
start a REALLY expensive hobby, but at least the one advertised above
is ready-to-go. Just bring your checkbook.

Welded boilers only - do NOT buy a riveted lap-seam boiler or an
engine that doesn't meet current FRA rules, you can't take it out on
the main lines and they have annoying habits like going "Boom!!"
with or without warning. Which can ruin your day...

If you need motive power, it'll be a lot cheaper to buy an older
Diesel, like a yard switcher.

(Have a friend who's involved with Orange Empire Railroad Museum,
www.oerm.org they have one engine under steam regularly and they're
rebuilding a few more. Not a fast or cheap proposition by any
measure.)

-- Bruce --

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