043-06BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RAIL PRESERVATION APPLICATION
WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER & WESTERN RR desires to file an application with
the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION for safety
and improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the identified improvement projects are estimated to cost $1,681,500.00;
and
WHEREAS, the 2005 General Assembly has approved funding for the acquisition, lease
or improvement of railways within the Rail Preservation Program budget; and
WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER & WESTERN RR is an important element of the
WINCHESTER/FREDERICK COUNTY transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the WINCHESTER & WESTERN RR is instrumental in the economic
`- development of the WINCHESTER/FREDERICK COUNTY area, and provides relief to the
highway system by transporting freight, and provides an alternate means of transporting
commodities; and
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK supports the project and the retention
of rail service; and
WHEREAS, the COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD has
established procedures for all allocation and distribution of the funds approved by the 2005
General Assembly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK
does hereby request the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION to give priority consideration to the projects proposed by the
WINCHESTER & WESTERN RR totaling $1,681,500.00 m THE COUNTY OF
FREDERICK and THE CITY OF WINCHESTER.
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia,
held on February 8, 2006 ,upon motion made by Bill M. Ewing and seconded by Gary W. Dove,
the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Resolution -Winchester & Western Railroad
Board of Supervisors Meeting of February S, 2006
Page 2
Richard C. Shickle
Bill M. Ewing
Gary W. Dove
Barbara E. Van Osten
Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye
Aye Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Aye
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RESOLUTION NO.: 043-06
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C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer
Jerry A. Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
February 9, 2006
W. P. Light
President
Virginia Division
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
126 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Dear Mr. Light:
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley @ co.frederick. va.us
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on February 8, 2006,
approved the Rail Preservation Application Resolution as presented in your correspondence dated
January 23, 2006, provided that the Virginia Department of Transportation is in agreement with same.
By copy of this correspondence, acopy of the application and resolution is being forwarded to
Virginia Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Jerry Copp for review. Please find the
executed resolution enclosed.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
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C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer
Jerry Copp, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
Virginia Division
126 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-2600
Corporate Office
258 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-8880
New Jersey Division
P. 0. Box 1024
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-6400
January 23, 2006
Board of Supervisors
of Frederick County
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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The WINCHESTER & WESTERN Railroad, serving Winchester and Frederick County as a common
carrier public utility, has made application to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Rail & Public
Transportation for Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of certain local rail lines, requesting $1,681,500.00 to
improve both public safety and the physical condition of the railroad.
The proposed improvements will take place in both City and County; therefore, the Department has
requested a Resolution firom both governing bodies, indicating their support of the project(s). A proposed
Resolution, in the format suggested by DOT personnel, is forwazded as Enclosure 1. The original letter of
application provides additional information: a copy is attached as Enclosure. 2.
The WINCHESTER & WESTERN Railroad respectfully requests introduction and approval of this RAIL
PRESERVATION APPLICATION Resolution at your earliest opportunity. Questions may be directed to our
Winchester office, to the undersigned, who will also be available, if required, at your next Council Meeting.
Very Respect/f~ull~y,
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W. P. Light
President
WW Virginia Division
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
Virginia Division
126 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-2600
Corporate Office
258 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-8880
New Jersey Division
P. O. Box 1024
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-6400
January 23, 2006
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
ATTN: KAREN J. RAE, Director
Dept. of Rail and Public Transportation
1313 East Main Street, Suite 300
P.O. Box 590
Richmond, VA 23218-0590
Deaz Ms. Rae:
The purpose of this letter is to forwazd and respectfully request favorable consideration for our application for
fmancial assistance utilizing Rail Preservation Program funds that are available for the 2007 fiscal yeaz. The
proposed scope of work is as set forth in the attached pages. This work continues the program designed to upgrade
the Winchester & Western Railroad Company Virginia Division to Class I standazds: therefore, the previous
justification and evaluation documents remain in effect.
The W&W, which employs 16 people on the Virginia Division, handled over 5000 carloads of freight over our
shortline in 2005. We expect a modest increase in traffic in 2006.
I hereby certify that the Winchester & Western Railroad Company (W&W) is a Common carrier; that the W&W
provides continuous maintenance, and assumes liability for the tracks and facilities involved; and that the W&W
guazantees the right-of--way for the project(s) identified.
Resolutions of support, to be included in this application, aze on the agenda for the next meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Winchester and for the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County. Draft
resolutions for these bodies aze enclosed. Properly certified copies of these resolutions will be forwarded as soon as
they are received.
If additional information is required, please contact me at the Virginia office. As always, we appreciate the
professional and timely assistance provided by you and your staff.
Sincerely,
W. P. Light
President
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2007 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION
TIE REPLACEMENT
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
Replace ties form M.P. 0.0 to M.P. 18.2 (CSX junction to Unimin Plant, Gore, VA)
Labor & Equipment $15,000
Materials (500 Ties) 25.000
$40,000
Sub-total -Sandman Sub-Division $40,000
WST SUBDIVISION
Replace ties fonn M.P. 106.7 to M.P. 115.26 (WV line to end of line)
Labor & Equipment $30,000
Materials (500 Ties) 50.000
$80,000
Sub-total -WST Sub-Division $80,000
TOTAL TIE REPLACEMENT COSTS: $120,000
RAIL REPLACEMENT
Replace curve-worn, bent and brittle 85-100# rail with 1 I S# or larger rail at the following locations:
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
1. MP 0.7 to MP 0.9 (1,130') (0.214 miles)
2. MP 16.4 to MP 16.5 ( 642') (0.122 miles)
Sandman Sub-Total: .336 Miles @ $275,000/mile = $92,000
WST SUBDIVISION
1. MP 106.7 to MP 113.8 (2.3 miles)
WST Sub-Total: 2.3 Miles @ $275,000/mile = $632,500
TOTAL RAIL REPLACEMENT COSTS: $724,500
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2007 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION, Cont'd
ROAD CROSSING REPAIRS
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
US Rt 50 (Hayfield) ** Frederick Co $250,000
US Rt 50 (Gore) ** Frederick Co 250,000
$500,000
TOTAL ROAD CROSSING REPAIRS: $500,000
ROADWAY SURFACE AND ALIGNMENT
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION - (2 miles)
Surface, Alignment, Ballast $ 52,800
WST SUBDIVISION - (3 miles)
Surface, Alignment, Ballast $ 79,200
TOTAL SURFACE AND ALIGNMENT COSTS: $132,000
Note: * Indicates 4-Lane City Street ** Indicates 4-Lane Divided Highway
SWITCH REHABILITATION
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
REPLACE - Round Hill Spur MP 4.2 35,000
Gainesboro Station Spur MP 12.5 35,000
Sub-Total -Sandman Sub-division: $70,000
WST SUBDIVISION
REPLACE -- Clearbrook Siding MP 109.1 35,000
Sub-Total -WST Sub-Division: $35,000
TOTAL SWITCH REHABILITATION COSTS: $105,000
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2007 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION, Cont'd
TIE CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
Sandman Sub (MP 0.0 to MP 18.2) & WST Sub (MP 106.9 to MP 115.26) $100,000
SUMMARY OF COSTS
TIE REPLACEMENT $ 120,000
RAIL REPLACEMENT 724,500
ROAD CROSSINGS 500,000
SURFACE & ALIGNMENT 132,000
SWITCH REHABILITATION 105,000
TIE CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL 100,000
TOTAL COSTS
51,681,500
Plan for Achieving Class I and Class II Track Safety Standards
Class I Safety Standards could be achieved by July 2007, assuming present funding
levels aze maintained...
Class II Safety Standards could be achieved by July 2010, if funding to complete all
items on this application is made available...
Please contact the undersigned if there are any questions regarding this matter.
PREPARED BY:
Michael A. Glascock
Roadmaster, Virginia Division
Winchester & Western RR
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