037-04
BOARD 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 $3,959,200.00;
and
WHEREAS, the 2004 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 2004
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 $3,959,200.00 in 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 January 28, 2004, upon motion made by Barbara E. Van Osten and seconded by Gina A.
Forrester, the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Resolution - Winchester & Western Railroad
Board of Supervisors Meeting of January 28, 2004
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Richard C. Shickle Aye Lynda 1. Tyler Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye Gary W. Dove Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gina A. Forrester Aye
A COPY TESTE:
RESOLUTION NO.: 037-04
cc: Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director
C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer
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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 9,2004
Board of Supervisors
of Frederick County
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Honorable Ladies and Gendemen:
The WINCHESTER & WESTERN Railroad, serving Winchester and Frederick county as a conunon
carrier public utility, bas made application to the Conunonwealth of Virginia Depar1ment of Rail & Public
Transportation for Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation of certain local rail lines. requesting $3,959,200.00 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 bas
requested a Resolution from both governing bodies, indicating their support of the project(s). A proposed
Resolution, in the format suggested by DOT personnel, is forwarded as Enclosure l. The original letter of
application provides additional information: a copy is attached as Include. 2.
The wmCHESTER & WESTERN Railroad respectfully requests introduction and approval of this RAIL
PRESERVATION APPUCATION Resolution at your earliest opportunity. Questions may be directed to our
Winchester office, to the 1mdersigned, who will also be available, if required, at your next Council Meeting.
Very Respectfully,
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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 9, 2004
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
ATIN: KAREN J. RAE, Director
Dept of Rail and Public Transportation
13 13 EastMain Street, Suite 300
P.O. Box 590
Richmond, VA 23218-0590
Dear Mr. Bevon:
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The purpose of this letter is to forward and respectfully request favorable consideration for our application for
financial assistance uti1izing Rail Preservation Program funds that are available for the 2005 fiscal year. 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 standards: therefore, the previous
justification and evaluation documents remain in effect.
The W&W, which employs 16 people on the Virginia Division, handled over 5100 carloads of freight over our
shortline in 2003. We expect a modest increase in traffic in 2004.
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
guarantees the right-of-way for the project(s) identified.
Resolutions of support, to be included in this application, are on the agenda for the next meeting of the Conunon
Council of the City of Winchester and for the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County. Draft
resolutions for these bodies are enclosed. Properly certified copies of these resolutions will be forwarded as soon as
they are received
If additional information is required, please contllct me at the Virginia office. As always, we appreciate the
professional and timely assistance provided by you and your staff.
Sincerely,
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President
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Encl.
WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2005 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION
BRIDGE REHABILITATION
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
Bridge 9A -- Proposed new bridge
Replace three (3) culvert pipes
$50,000
Bridge 17A-- (GoreShop)
Install steel and headwalls, and raise approaches $50,000
Bridge 14A - (Clarks)
Repair headwalis and raise approaches 50,000
Bridge 12A -- (Back Creek)
Repair headwalls and raise approaches 50,000
Bridge 6C -- (Coon Hunters)
Install piers, steel and ties, and raise approaches 130,000
Bridge 6B -- (Millers)
Install piers, steel and ties, and raise approaches 100,000
Sub-total- Sandman Sub-Division $430,000
WST SUBDMSION
Bridge 107 A - (Duncan Run)
Concrete repairs
$20,000
Bridge 1 08A - (Turkey Run)
Concrete and steel repairs
20,000
Bridge 109A- (Clearbrook Run)
Concrete and steel repairs
20,000
Bridge 113A - (Redbud Run)
Concrete and steel repairs
20.000
Sub-total- WST Sub-Division
$ 80.000
$510.000
TOTAL BRIDGE REHAB COSTS:
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2005 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION, Conf'd
TIE REPLACEMENT
SANDMAN SUBDMSION
Replace ties from MP 0.2 to MP 13.4 (South Loudon Street to Foutz's Crossing)
Labor & Equipment $37,500
Materials (1,500 ties) 52.500 90.000
Sub-Total- Sandman Sub-division
$ 90,000
WST SUBDMSION
Replace ties from MP 106.7 to MP 108.0 (V AfWV Line to VA Rt 668)
Labor & Equipment $25,000
Materials (1000 ties) 35.000 $ 60.000
Replace ties from MP 111.59 to MP 115.26 (End of Track)
Labor & Equipment $50,000
Materials (2,000 ties) 70.000 120.000
Sub-Total- WST Sub-division $180.000
TOTAL TIE REPLACEMENT COSTS: $270,000
RAIL REPLACEMENT
Replace curve-worn, bent and brittle 85-100# rail with 115# or larger rail at the fonowing
locations:
SANDMAN SUBDMSION
1. MP 0.4 to MP 0.75
2. MP 0.9 to MP 2.7
3. MP 4.0 to MP 5.40
4. MP 5.8 to MP 6.30
5. MP 7.2 to MP 7.7
6. MP 12.25 to MP 12.75
(0.35 miles)
(1.80 miles)
(1.4 miles)
(0.50 miles)
(0.50 miles)
(0.50 miles)
Sandman Sub-Total:
5.05 Miles @ S264,000/mUe - $1,333,200
TOTAL RAn. REPLACEMENT COSTS:
$1.333.200
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
200S VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION, Cont'd
ROAD CROSSING REPAIRS
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION
US Rt 11
US Rt 50
US Rt 50
VA Rt 803
VA Rt 608
VA Rt621
(Valley Avenue) II<
(Hayfield) **
(Gore) *'"
(Fire Hal1, Round Hill)
(Wardensville Grade)
(Merryman's Lane)
Winchester
Frederick Co
Frederick Co
Frederick Co
Frederick Co
Frederick Co
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
30,000
30.000
Sub-totfll- Sandman Sub.Division:
$860,000
WST SUBDMSION
US Rt 11
(Martinsburg Pike, Clearbrook)
Frederick Co
200.000
Sub-total-WST Sub.Divislon:
200.000
TOTAL ROAD CROSSING REPAIRS:
$1,060,000
ROADWAY SURFACE AND ALIGNMENT
SANDMAN SUBDIVISION - (] I miles)
Surface, Alignment, Ballast
$290,400
WST SUBDMSION .- (4 miles)
Surface, Alignment, Ballast $105,600
TOTAL SURFACE AND AT.TGNMENT COSTS: S396.00Q
Note:
'" Indicates 4-Lane City Street
"'* Indicates 4-Lane Divided Highway
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WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
2005 VIRGINIA RAIL PRESERVATION FUNDS APPLICATION, Cont'd
SWITCH REHABILITATION
SANDMAN SUBDMSION
UPGRADE-
PolyOne Calendar Track
REPLACE --
PolyOne Plastic Track
Round Hill Spur
Gainesboro Station Spur
MP 0.4
MP 0.5
MP 4.2
MP 12.5
Sub-Total- Sandman Sob-division:
WST SUBDIVISION
UPGRADE --
Lester's Spur
W. S Frey (Global Lead)
Zuckerman Spur
Crown Cork & Seal
Cives Steel
REPLACE -
Clear brook Siding
Glaize Siding
National Fruit (2)
Sub- Total- WST Sub-Division:
TOTAL SWITCH REHABILITATION COSTS:
MP 107.4
MP 108.7
MP 111.6
MP 113.4
MP 113.8
MP 109.1
MP 114.9
MP 115.1
$ 7,500
35,000
35,000
35.000
$112,500
$ 7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
7,500
35,000
35,000
70.000
$177,500
$290,000
TIE CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
Sandman Sub (MP 0.0 to MP 18.2) & WST Sub (MP 106.9 to MP 115.26) - 5100,000
SUMMARY OF COSTS
BRIDGE REHABILITATION
TIE REPLACEMENT
RAIL REPLACEMENT
ROAD CROSSINGS
SURFACE & ALIGNMENT
SWITCH REHABILITATION
TIE CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL
TOTAL COSTS
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S 510,000
270,000
1,333,200
1,060,000
396,000
290,000
100.000
$3.959.200
WINCHESTER & WESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY
126 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-2600
January 9, 2004
Plan for Achievm2 Class I and Class n Track SafetY Standards
Class I Safety Standards could be achieved by July 2006, assuming present
funding levels are maintained.. .
Class II Safety Standards could be achieved by July 2007, 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
Winchesrer & Western RR
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