Initial Site-Specific De-Inventory Report for Big Rock Point Report No.: RPT-3014537-002
o Enough rail track to hold the entire train and allow for placement of one switch plus enough track to move the train within the facility if required for loading purposes - at least 1,950 linear feet.
o Fenced perimeter. o Lighted perimeter. o Flat/level ground.
o Compact ground conditions – would need to be assessed for crane stability, etc. o Appropriate roads for proper turning radius of inbound loaded and outbound empty trailers/goldhofers. o No overhead wires or obstructions for ingress and egress, as well as for crane operation if the transload is conducted outside. o Ability to place mobile and/or gantry crane next to the track to allow for optimal radius swings from the trailer to the rail car. Site characteristics will factor into the type of crane selected for the transload operation. o Existing warehouse for inside operation or enough room to erect a temporary steel building if inside transloading is desired. Existing mobile and/or gantry crane with sufficient capacity or ability to upgrade (although there are various crane types that could be used for the rail transload operation, crane type and configuration will be determined after the site selection as specifics of the site will factor into the selection of crane type). Track inside the building. An ideal location would offer: Location inside a Class II rail yard or in an available military installation (example: Army Depot, etc.). While we have no direct experience locating rail transload facility within a military installation, it is a viable option, and should be further evaluated in conjunction with the appropriate federal agencies. At least 1,950 linear feet of track. When loading trains of any length, it is ideal to have more linear track than anticipated to allow for moving the train within the facility as needed. When loading several cars, it is customary to move the train past the crane so the crane remains fixed. While this operation requires more track, it is more efficient than moving the mobile crane, even if it does not have outriggers. If there is a problem with a car, additional linear feet allow the car to be separated from the others with no safety concerns. Therefore, more room was allotted for additional buffers. As an example, the Department of Defense (DoD) shipments are generally heavier than the casks being considered in this study. The additional buffers in the DoD trains could be used for Desirable conditions for the site: Secluded location. Large warehouse on site.
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Initial Site-Specific De-Inventory Report for Big Rock Point May 10, 2017
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