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Re: Railroad Track Ground
Hi Jeff,
I think tracks are usually fairly well isolated from one another
because of safety crossings ----- the gates /lights are triggered
by the shunting of the rails by the approaching train.
If there is a power or phone pole nearby they are usually
provided with a pretty hefty ground wire --- (you could check
for continuity to the tracks ) i don't think the phone/power
people would would be happy to have it used as "the" ground though .
If commercial power is available --- why not clamp a K.W. or
so----- load between it & the tracks & see if i t works ?
Since S*** happens ----
I'd check for any abandoned /buried fuel tanks etc .--- Methane gas in the
sewers too ? (where does the track go ?)
Sounds like you'r gonna have fun with the shoot --- OKDOKE !
Hope this input helps--
Sandy