Facilities at the Eagle Point Railroad

The railroad is spread out over 35 plus acres along the upper edge of the Cumberland Plateau. It is single track signal controlled with bi-directional operation and mostly on grades and curves following the terrain.

Engineer's view approaching Eagle Point crossing.

Work on the railroad could be catagorized into three areas; track work [which includes bridges, trestles and tunnel], signals and industrial structures. The regular crews for each of these often contribute work in all areas as necessary to build and maintain the railroad.

Track
Track gauge is 7½" with curves laid at 75/8" to accommodate long wheelbase equipment.
Minimum radius: 60'r on mainline, 50'r in industrial areas and mountain branch.
Maximum grades: 2% on mainline, 3% industrial areas and mountain branch.
Minimum clearance width: 19" from centerline of track
Minimum overhead clearance height: 60"
Shortest passing siding will hold a 60' train.
Turnouts are #8 on mainline and #6 in yards and industrial areas.
Most turnouts are sprung and some key turnouts are remote controlled by engineer as they approach.
Signals are located on all mainline blocks and are controlled by engineers as they enter and leave blocks.
There are nine large trestles and over a dozen small bridges including a working drawbridge.
There is one tunnel with interior clearance of 41" width by 60" height located on the mountain branch.

Access and Service
Unloading of trains is on a powered scissors style lift on a sliding track.
Open steaming bays with 16' transfer table, boiler water and electric available.
Steamer water is available at Eagle Point, Saddleback & Cumberland.
Elevated locomotive and car service rack.
Gravel parking areas for about 40 cars.
RV hook-ups for six units with 30 amp service and water. No dumping available.
Patio and other lounging areas.

Additional facilities for club members:
Car-barn storage building
Roundhouse with shop area is under construction to provide 12 steamer storage and indoor steam-up bays.