Western Railroad Discussion > Track-laying work to begin soon at KC Intermodal Center

Barring inclement winter weather, track-laying work is expected to take place within the next few weeks at the developing new Kansas City Intermodal Center next to the BNSF Railway's transcon route in the small suburban community of Edgerton, KS.

It appears most of the asphalt paving has been put down in the Intermodal yard area. Some track panels have been stockpiled. Power lines are in place. Building structures were completed during the past year.

Overall site construction work reportedly is a few months ahead of schedule due to a prolonged drought since work commenced in early 2011. The center is expectedly to be operational during the second half of 2013.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/25/12 18:57 by thtinc41ed.

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Thanks for keeping us informed!

Carl Graves, Lawrence, KS

Picture Four shows a new railroad bridge near the west approach to the Intermodal yard that will carry the lead tracks for the facility. The lead tracks will curve to the northeast of this rural road intersection. Old Main Two formerly existed in the space between the bridge and the road intersection. A walking trail is being developed on the old Main Two roadbed from this intersection southwest to the actual downtown business district of Edgerton.

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For anyone with Google Earth, the most recent picture, dated 9/2/2012, is helpful and provides a welcome overview.

billio Wrote:
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> For anyone with Google Earth, the most recent
> picture, dated 9/2/2012, is helpful and provides a
> welcome overview.

Thanks for that information, from your photos and the Google images, I can really see what you are talking about...thanks for the update, I enjoy see railroads expand the business. It means more trains to watch!!!