Railway Track & Structures - September 2008 - (Page 56) Bridge rehab contractor pick-up during the course of the work. “Handling literally thousands of timber caps, stringers, ties and related bracing was a huge job for our purchasing department and our suppliers,” explained Lim. CN was also responsible for all the hardware to fasten everything to the bridge. As these supplies were still being shipped to the remote work sites, the northern half of the bridgework was started. Housing and access challenges “Housing is the biggest problem up here,” exclaimed Jim Basha, general manager of Ruskin. “Typical prices for lodging can easily exceed $200 per person per night in this boom town atmosphere. The oil companies have rooms for their own people and whatever is left over comes at a premium.” Access to the job site each day can be adventurous, as well, with a lack of road crossings to get to the railroad that may be 30 miles or more away. The final piece of choreography for the bridge contractors was working in and around the upgrades to the track structure, which involve tens of thousands of new ties and ballast. “This type of work requires a pioneering spirit,” says Dan Miles, project manager for Osmose. “You have to recognize the obstacles well before they derail your production plans and have a back up plan, as well. With 56 Railway Track & Structures September 2008 www.rtands.com http://www.rtands.com
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