We are not going to be able to screen this area, it will likely create a traffic problem during operation. Last week while spiking down the turntable ring rail we had a southbound motorist stop in the middle of the road east of the table location get out and come around to the front of his car and yell over asking what we were building. That was for 4 vehicles and 6 guys, now imagine a steam engine on the table and a train sitting on the passing track. This will not be screen able but will likely create traffic issues in this area.
I think the worry of traffic snarls is unfounded. For 2019, Maine DOT daily traffic counts for Route 218 are 1,150 south of Dock Rd, and 1,040 north of W Alna Rd. No value for that section of 218 specifically, but we can extrapolate. Let's assume the worst: A slightly higher traffic count of 1200, and everyone travels in the compressed 12-hour span from 0600 to 1800. The math conveniently comes out to 100 cars per hour, or a little less than one car per minute each direction. Surely "one car per minute" can contend with a temporary obstruction.
As far as being a "distraction" or a "hazard" or a "curiosity": interesting stuff is happening literally all the time, everywhere. And people will gawk at it. Exhibit A: Me myself and I, Gawker-in-Chief. Just ask my wife
If someone, like the gentleman described above, makes poor decisions regarding where to park his vehicle in relation to a public road, that is, quite frankly, not our problem. To be sure, there are instances where folks use their property in a manner which "disturbs the peace". I do not believe a properly-operated tourist railroad such as WW&F disturbs the peace.
