What types of track improvements have been made at the ILS recently?
3.5″ Track: the 3.5″ track is open for service. During 2009, some of the old wooden piers and stringers are due to be replaced with pre-cast concrete sections. b) 4.75″ Track: the 4.75″ track is open for service. Retaining walls that support bridge spans over Carlson Creek are due for a major overhaul and facelift. The bridges are temporarily supported while retaining wall work progresses. c) 7.5 Track: the 7.5 track is open for service. This track recently had the inside mainline at the South end of the property replaced with new track having a steel rail on the outside. A program is underway to replace turnout frogs and head blocks. The signal system is replacing old signal head incandescent bulbs with bright LED lamps for longevity. 9. Does the ILS have any type of train operating sessions? Yes. Once a month from June through October (weather and participation pending) on the 7.5″ railroad, a card order switching session is organized. Members participating in this activity get a sen
