About a couple of months ago, I ran into a railfan down at FX Tower in South Louisville. As we talked, he mentioned CSX traffic in Louisville has been on the...
CSX may not have a lot of business locally but a lot still runs through Louisville.? Prior to the auto downturn the Short line hub was overflowing. Not sure...
It is suggested that you check out the traffic volumes that CSX moves through Louisville to Indianapolis, via the L&I, as well as the traffic that originates...
That's my primary railfan area. I have noticed a sharp decline in rack trains recently as would be expected with Ford being in bad shape. If Ford executes the...
the rumor around work is that Osborn yard is going to 1st shift only after Christmas. we lost our Q573 and Q511 that ran over the lirc to Osborn yard. traffic...
hey ryan what the heck are you talking about??? Do you mean LAP (fern valley ford plant) or osborn yard as in the WHOLE LOUISVILLE TERMINAL or Obannon (the...
I have to admit I don't see how running one shift could work. They have trains through Louisville at all times of the day and night. I know Ford is cutting...
from what i hear q375 and Q342 would swicth in cincy. some of the other traffic in nashville. the only stuff that would switch at osborn is whats left of the...
... that is incorrect. Both Ford plants have been operating only 1 shift since very early this summer. The Louisville Assembly Plant will continue to operate...
Are you all really going to still make Navigators and Expeditions given the political situation? I think no matter what Ford does Louisville will be a big part...
... A navigator or expedition is basically an F150 with a fully body rather than a cargo bed. By moving them to Kentucky Truck they will have more flexibility...
... it. ... Yes we will be building the Expedition and Navigator at Kentucky Truck regardless of the political situation. There is a core market for this type...
Thought you could only work 12 hours and then you are done? ... occasions from Simpsonville to Lexington. One night we had 2 SD's and 2 GP16's and about 8...
... You are correct, however your superior can order you to continue working. then the burden falls upon the company to explain why it was nescesary to the FRA...
Everything I've ever read says the only valid excuse for violating the hours law is that removing the crew would either place the crew or the public in a...
From the Memphis Group: Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:31 pm (PST) Tomorrow morning ex-GM&O sleeper Judge Milton Brown begins a road trip by truck to Jackson, TN. The...
If anyone is interested RJ Corman has been testing a Railpower GenSet engine #5407 on the Old Road the past couple of days. I'm not sure how much longer it...
I saw the east bound Friday morning stopped at the new AVoca siding with the gen set.? You could actually see it from the Gene Snyder.? I real treat to those...
Here is a link to a short video of the engine working in Frankfort in addition to the pics I posted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uZdj2NfjdU [Non-text...
With all the genset bulders in the state im glad there looking elseware. Last thing we need are more jobs. mark r ... Sent from my mobile phone ... From: Joe...
So I guess it's safe to assume this is the first Louisville Division dispatcher to be based in Fort Wright KY. (Cincinnati) Roger ... [Non-text portions of...
Last night, i heard the LD Dispatcher on the Main Line Sub., usually CL Dispatcher. ________________________________ From: Roger Rassche <f40ph@...> ...
We are hearing rumors that sales and marketing forces, will be joining the dispatchers, "back in the field where they are needed", late next year. John ... ...
Judging by the empty Osborn yard I saw today they'd better get working sooner than that. Mike Harpe ... -- Please note my new email address: mike@......
We understand what you are saying. There are lots of new business development projects out there, but centralized marketing offices, located thousands of...