While costs are kept to a minimum, labor and material expenses are still significant. Second-hand rail is obtained by donation or at scrap prices, but must still be loaded and moved to Union. New ties are used instead of used ties because even though it initially costs more than using used ties, in the long run the cost is less, since new ties last much longer before needing replacement. By IRM Board of Director's policy, this track cost is assessed per track foot against the cost of acquisition for each new piece of rolling stock. Salem Deluxe Diner Help restore a classic art-deco diner.
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