Don't do it, Richard.
Search (google, etc) with these (anded) terms
"rail" "signal" "track circuit"
The system's been around forever
Hope this helps
On 9/5/05 at 3:34 PM -0600, Richard W. Harris wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am in the process of putting down 48 radials (approx 40M length each).
> Some are going to be shorter on one side. To the west my property line
> is about 32-33M away where I have a chain link fence. On the other side
> of the fence is an old railroad spur. I actually own the property but
> the railroad has an easement. They have not use the tracks in about 2-3
> years so I actually think their easement may have expired. In any event,
> I am going to run the radials under the fence for the last 7-8 meters
> and have them either on or just under the ground. My question is - can
> I make use of the rail tracks in any way. If I hooked my ground radials
> up to the rail would this help or hurt? Any other ways I might make use
> of this rail? Curious only.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Richard - KJ7CU
>
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