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[quote user="CNSF"] "Because you're never going to be able to justify 5,000-6,000 ft. long stack trains into this region, this is where the Railmate technology needs to have its mettle tested, IMHO." How is it a technology solution? The problem in low-density markets like this is service-driven. If you need truck-competitive transit times to get the freight, the existing train service usually isn't fast enough. So you need a new train on a faster schedule, but to justify
[quote user="Murphy Siding"] How will an increase in domestic intermodal traffic nationwide affect those of us in the railroad outback areas like S.D.? I envision more origination/destination pairs between big places to help out with congestion and perhaps lower consumer prices. What about those off the beaten path? [/quote] I'm glad you ask that question. It's a good one. You live in a good freight market. The Sioux Falls and Sioux City areas produce a lot. They also consume. I'll
[quote user="passengerfan"] Of course its that time of year again winter is starting in Canada so California gets invaded by Canadians once again. Didn't think the Canadian Forces were large enough to have there own train, interesting to find out. They have two planes two destroyers and one train. Very Interesting! Al in Stockton [/quote] The Canadians have made a great contribution and suffered signficant losses in Afghanistan. IIRC, their casualty rate in Afghanistan is higher than
[quote user="Paul_D_North_Jr"] Interesting thread. Thanks to all who responded for your comments and insights - there are some nuances there that don't comport with what would be expected from the classic economic theory of supply vs. demand and their effects on prices and market share, etc. - Paul North. [/quote] I think this fits classic economic theory to a "T". On certain, select, lanes a more efficient, lower cost, supplier (intermodal) is replacing a less efficient,
[quote user="Paul_D_North_Jr"] greyhounds - the part of economic theory that you summarize above, I agree with, no question. With the benefit of RWM's and some other comments, the pricing and market shares all seems to be working out as it should. It's the part that I quoted from the article a long ways above that puzzles me - or is flat-out wrong, as follows: " One reason for the growing popularity of intermodal is the depressed state of the trucking industry, plagued by excess
"Zoombie" truck lines? YRC being handed over to its creditors? Learning is good. I've never heard of "Zoombie" companies before, but the concept makes perfect sense. It's like what happened to the LTL cariers in the early 80's when they faced deregulation. Truck lines with no hope kept running on hope by cutting rates to attract any cash flow they could. It works for a while, but eventually reality sets in (as when you have to buy new equipment). I think Jay nailed
It's in good shape for the shape it's in. http://fleetowner.com/management/news/domestic-intermodal-volumes-rebound-1113/
[quote user="BT CPSO 266"] Well now I am still confused. It was mentioned earlier that this train stops, loads, and unloads on it's trip from Pittsburgh to NJ. The train goes through a name change two times so I just assumed that it stopped in Harrisburg and then Philly would be the only other logical stop. Why you would load a trailer to go such a short distance I don't know. I do believe congestion on the mainlines is going the be a larger factor in the speed of the train after
[quote user="classicalman114"] Well here's something interesting: my younger brother has recollections of a supposed spur line that ran into a Gurnee Mills store facility in some location of the building. Is this at all true? I can't find a trace of evidence to support the assertion. Any help on this curious matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! classicalman114 [/quote] I drive by Gurnee Mills twice a workday. (Gurnee, IL) I shop there (it's a mall). It's former Illinois
[quote user="edblysard"] But I have been a barbarian all of my life...why change now?. Besides, I kinda like wearing animal skins and living in caves, and can't imagine snails as being food.... [/quote] I think I'll try to form an "Actvist" group. "Barbarian Railfans North America." "BRNA-considered to be uncivilized by some Europeans and an editor in Waukesha, Wisconsin." If they're going to consider me "uncivilized" I might as well enjoy
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