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  • From: KS
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UP/DRGW Kansas Joint Line
Posted by SFbrkmn on Thursday, February 2, 2017 11:57 AM

After the SP-UP merger of 1996, Central KS Ry leased this former Mopac line from UP between Geneseo-Towner. When did this change take place? Two sources tell two different answers: 1997, 1998. Which is correct? 

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    December 2001
  • From: Denver / La Junta
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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:38 PM

CKR (OmniTrax) leased from Towner to Bridgeport + Lindsborg to Sid + trackage rights into Salina FD-33470 10-3-97 (Decided 10-1-97) / Filing 28425 (from UP) - As far as I know, Uncle Pete is still getting lease payments from K&O/Watco...(took over 6-12-2001 (FD-34030))

Look at the AAR and STB websites, the data is there. AAR rides heard on the operating certificates. (or take your chances with the Federal Register)

Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west

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