Diversified talents, coupled with practical experience, assure our clients of a professional approach to their service needs. Our staff has been involved in the successful formation of railroads, trolley systems and numerous industrial development projects. Our knowledge of railroad track and structures results in common sense approaches to rehabilitating various properties. We look forward to assisting you with your projects.

STB 'Stand Alone' Rate Determinations SC&D assists attorneys and shippers in appealing rail rate costs to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). We provide engineering, operations, and maintenance-of-way expertise to establish testimony for 'stand alone' rate cases before the STB.

Transportation Consulting - Analysis of railroad operations and services Management and organization studies Marketing and sales planning Physical track inspections and appraisals Equipment evaluations and appraisals

Historic Trolley and Transit Successful revitalization of historic downtowns through the use of heritage electric trolley equipment is a reality. SC&D’s hands-on experience includes feasibility analysis, equipment procurement, system engineering and design, and design-build capabilities.

Tourism Consulting SC&D personnel have performed studies throughout the United States and in Canada. Our clients range from small regional tourist railroads to worldwide theme parks and resort attractions. We understand the dynamics of successful tourism operations and can assist you in focusing your attention for growth

Marketing & Feasibility Studies Railroad marketing and passenger feasibility studies are our specialties. Our staff has been continually involved with the development of successful railroad operations. Feasibility studies often include complete appraisals substantiating real value. When combined with our maintenance analysis, we have determined accurately the market values of property.

Civil & Structural Engineering - Railroad Infrastructure rehabilitation and new construction utilizing relay materials is sometimes essential. We pride ourselves on accommodating the budgetary parameters for utilizing those relay materials in construction while not sacrificing or reducing the quality or longevity of the completed product. Track layout and design capabilities: New line construction Track realignment plans Rail-served structure design, such as loading and unloading terminals Bridge projects are a major part of our rail-related work: Rehabilitation projects Structural ratings New bridge design

Civil Engineering - Industrial On engineering/construction projects we provide specifications and documentation to facilitate procurement of construction services. This includes, but is not limited to, advertisement and information to bidders along with any federal and state applicable standard requirements as they apply to non-segregated facilities, minority hiring practices and quotas, Davis-Bacon Labor Rates and contractors’ certifications. Industrial Parks Many factors affect the success or failure of an industrial park project. Our experience with the siting and design of eight successful industrial park projects can assist industrial development groups in creating successful industrial park projects. Industrial Building Incubators - Converting empty industrial buildings to multi-tenant incubator facilities has been a specialty of the Stone team. We have designed six successful multi-tenant facilities. Brownfield sites - There are many existing Brownfield sites that are eligible for re-use as industrial sites. Stone Consulting has assembled experienced teams to handle environmental issues as well as demolition, disposal and facility re-use.

Management & Economic Engineering Stone Consulting & Design can provide assistance to officials to ensure that facility improvement programs are conducted in accordance with funding source requirements. Review of record management and financial operations procedures is offered.

Grantsmanship Our staff has worked with most of the state and federal grant programs and can assist owners in preparing applications, feasibility studies and the scoping of construction projects.