Site selection was a major problem and had to proceed immediately
after the project received approval. Since larger stations
would entail fencing 25 to 30 acres (0.10 to 0.12 kM2), a large
piece of real estate was required. Actually an analysis of incoming
tower requirements coupled with the station orientation
indicated that sites in the order of 100 acres (0.41 kM2) were
-desirable. Site selection evaluated line right-of-way prospects,
grading requirements, access to a railroad (although this was
not necessarily an absolute requirement), aesthetic requirements,
and, of course, land prices and availability.