1. Road to Austell … and lessons learned along the way. W. W. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar April 27, 2007 Larry L. Etherton, P.E. Director Engineering Norfolk Southern Corporation

2. See movie link on RR home page (30 sec. video)

3. Inman Yard in Atlanta

4. Austell Site

5. John W. Whitaker Intermodal Terminal, Austell, GA

6. Clarkdale Historic District

7. Buffer adjacent to the Clarkdale Historic District

8. Storm Water Detention Basins

9. Outlet Gate

10. Equipment Maintenance Pad

11. Lessons Learned ■Assemble a good team ■Know the size of your backyard (see next slide) Know the size of your backyardKnow the size of your backyard ■Well thought out and administered public outreach program is a must public outreach program is a must (see next slide) public outreach program is a must ■Communicate and document ■Base responses on facts ■Know your legal rights (see next slide) Know your legal rightsKnow your legal rights ■Difficult to estimate the cost of addressing neighborhood concerns ■Be persistent and stay focused

12. Divided…but not conquered

13. “Rail Company Regroups after Austell Rejection” The Atlanta Journal- Constitution October 10, 1996

15. Divided…but not conquered

16. Words of Wisdom… challenges = opportunities.

17. Thank you