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Arch Coal Black Thunder Mine
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Wright, WY
- Status:
- Completed - Nov 2008
- Structure Type:
- Misc Project
References
- Owner:
- Arch Coal Black Thunder Mine
- Architect:
- General Contractor:
- Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.
Scope Of Work
The Rail Services team from the Gillette, WY, office completed 11.5 miles of new ribbon rail for the Arch Coal Black Thunder Mine near Wright, WY. The team fastened the track with a combination of concrete ties, wood ties with Pandrol fasteners, and wood ties with normal cut spikes. The five yard tracks each measured 9,000 feet and included loop track that takes coal trains over a scale to certify their weight. The job included 13 turnouts and involved complete construction from the sub-ballast level on up.
