What is not quite clear to me: what are the reasons why North American Raiment wanted to sell the Camas Prairie. Do they need the money elsewhere or do they...
Gijs and All, I don't really know what the guys at NA RailNet are thinking, but I have a couple of guesses. First, I can't imagine that RN was making a large ...
Hi Gang, Jim D. hit the nail on the head, the railroad survives on agriculture, whether it be timber or farming. I don't know this for sure, but my bet is the...
As far as I know North American Railnet owns the following short lines: -Nebraska-Kansas-Colorado Railnet, -Illinois Railnet, -Georgia Florida Railnet, ...
Hello everyone, We received word this morning that the little "snag" had been taken care of and the sale had closed. Watco will take over effective 0001 hours...
... Certainly. As far as I know, the Potatch operation in St Maries is relatively healthy, but if that mill were to close, the STMA would likely go. Perhaps...
Jim Sorry to see Ole CSP go. I feel sadden. you have an happy retairment.Thank you for all thr help and information you have given me over the past years.Dale...
Good afternoon list; After reading WHITE PINE ROUTE about the Washington Idaho & Montana (with a bit on PFI at Headquarters) Alan Sewell had the following...
... Montana (with ... question for ... wooden ... dumped at ... crane?" The ... John and group, I cannot vouch for what they used in the forties and early...
I believe this purchase was classified a "minor transaction" by the STB, but I am guessing they still had to issue a Service Order authorizing the change. Has...
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Good to see you back. I hope all went well and your recuperation is going well also. Bill Anderson Edmonds, WA....
... the STB, but ... the change. ... presume that all ... all the other ... car fleet? Jay and group, I checked the STB site this afternoon and nothing as yet....
Hi Group I normally lurk in the brush as being English and never having got to CSP I don't think I have much to offer but I always enjoy the posts I want to...
Alan, I don't have the book or picture at hand, but based on your description here is what MAY be taking place: Wood or metal stakes are set into the car's...
Hi gang, Just a few things I picked up the last few days. It appears that for now, all the employees the CSP had working full time except for Kevin and myself...
Jim M., Thanks for your continued updates on the "new" operations. Someone with your knowledge of the lines will be able to offer all of us some great insight...
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 05:39:31 -0000 From: "Pete" <mailto:onward2@...> via the [Shortline] list... With the 'shutdown' of Camas Prairie RailNet, does...
Last week all five units were still on the property. The CSP 4 and the CSP 143 were still awaiting parts, the other three were operational with Watco leasing...
If Watco has to spend $250,000 of their own money the washouts probably won't get fixed, Watco seems to be pretty good at spending other peoples money but...
The company I retired from 5 years ago has 2 EMD switchers 1200hp and 1 1000hp 1 GP7 and one other unit not sure what it is but they have ran antifreeze in...
Hi Gang ... I don't know what's happened recently, but they rehabbed the line north of the Snake River between Rupert and Jerome right after they took over. I...
Jim, I can think of another short line that had a runaway on a mountain grade. With out checking the rules I don't a Fred is required. The railroad used a red...
Hi guys, When RailNet took over the operation of the railroad and eliminated cabooses, they brought in two 2 way freds for the hills and three one way units. I...
There is a system called 'Hot Start' that involves a small diesel engine to keep the coolant water heated and circulated during disuse. Idaho Northern and...
With the terrorist attacks on the trains in Madrid, US law enforcement and railroad security types are ramping up security in the U.S. We have all read...
Bill Anderson is quite right about heightened security around trains. Yesterday I was parked near the Columbia & Cowlitz trestle in Kelso, WA., watching a...
I don't know if it is any worse than it has been, but a month ago I was questioned by a well meaning Addison, TX cop after standing on a sidewalk at a...
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