. Railroad structures and estimates . Wood Snow Fences. — Snow fences are used in open countryto prevent or minimize trouble from drifting snow blocking thetrack. They are usually of wood, though tree and hedge fencesand earth banks are in use. When permanent, a close or open board fence is erected on theportion of the right of way affected. 30 to 50 feet from located off the right of way. permission is usually obtainedfrom the farmers, and portable fences are used and placed 150feet or more from the track. Kind. Approximate Cost. Actual Cost. Permanent close board fence per lin. ft
. Railroad structures and estimates . Wood Snow Fences. — Snow fences are used in open countryto prevent or minimize trouble from drifting snow blocking thetrack. They are usually of wood, though tree and hedge fencesand earth banks are in use. When permanent, a close or open board fence is erected on theportion of the right of way affected. 30 to 50 feet from located off the right of way. permission is usually obtainedfrom the farmers, and portable fences are used and placed 150feet or more from the track. Kind. Approximate Cost. Actual Cost. Permanent close board fence per lin. ft. 50 to 60 open board fence per lin. ft. .1 40 to 50 fence per lin. ft 30 to 40 cts. Permanent Close Board Fence. — Cedar posts 8 inchesdiameter by 12 feet long, placed 8-foot centers, standing aboutS Feet 6 inches from ground line, and covered with f-inch boards towithin one foot of ground with 1 X 6 cover piece over the jointsat each post. Add your own prices and records in blank spaces. FENCES. 29. Fig. 13. Permanent Snow Fence. (Open Board.)
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