Re: Wood Requirements for Outdoor Cremations
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:31 am
how many cords of wood could be delivered on a single long trainArchie wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:10 am
Here's a delivery of just 10 cords of wood. The lowest scenario would be ten of these deliveries, every day for months, for one camp. And the high scenario would be over a hundred of these deliveries.
I guess my point is that even if we pretend like their fantasy land assumptions are realistic it still doesn't really work.
Let me think about this step by step:
First, let's consider a standard railcar used for lumber transport:
A typical centerbeam railcar is around 73 feet long
Usable height is approximately 15-16 feet
Width for loading is roughly 10 feet
A cord of wood is a standard measure:
4 feet high
4 feet deep
8 feet long
Total volume = 128 cubic feet
Calculating capacity for one railcar:
Could stack about 3-4 cords high (accounting for safety/stability)
Could fit about 9 cords lengthwise
Total per car ≈ 27-36 cords depending on stacking method
A typical freight train can have:
100-120 cars is common for modern freight trains
Some trains can be longer, up to 150+ cars
Final calculation:
Using conservative estimate of 27 cords per car
With 100 cars = 2,700 cords
With 120 cars = 3,240 cords
So a single long freight train could realistically transport between 2,700-3,240 cords of wood, assuming standard loading practices and typical train length. This could vary based on:
Specific railcar types used
Local railway regulations on train length
Stacking efficiency and safety requirements
Wood piece sizes and stacking patterns
Would you like me to elaborate on any of these factors?
3000 cords comes to 4,800,000 kg so a delivery of these every week or so based on Mattogno's estimates. And dousing wood in liquid fuel cuts down on the amount necessary as well.