TRAINS June 2006

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173

Those trade shows are great.

I have never been to the short line, but every four years there is a huge railroad show in Chicago, including outside exhibits of locomotives. I went in 1996. The simulators are great.

ed

I always miss all the fun. No body ever tells me anything. [:(]
You guys need to keep me better informed. [;)]

[Anonymous]

This is by far the best issue in a long, long time. Roy Blanchard's shortline piece is some excellent reading. But the best item of all is the first part of the Stagger's Act 25 evaluation by Jason Gallinger. I thought that by and large the article fairly explored both sides of the captive shipper issues. Kudos to TRAINS for again tackling the tough issues!

[MP173]

Those trade shows are great.

I have never been to the short line, but every four years there is a huge railroad show in Chicago, including outside exhibits of locomotives. I went in 1996. The simulators are great.

ed

[Anonymous]

ASLRRA = American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

And no you don't need to be a short line RR to attend. There is quite a fee though. Great show though. As I said, the show was at the Orlando Marriott. You can still view the details at www.aslrra.org.

LC

[jeaton]

Sarah I think you have to BE a short line to go.[:D]

LC Waiting for the June issue with baited breath. Anybody we might know in there?

[CSXrules4eva]

I do wonder what show this was, and were was it located? It sounds interesting and cool. I also wonder if this copy of ASLRRA is going to be on sale at newstands?

WoW, I am just loaded with all kinds of questions here!

[Anonymous]

Got my paws on an advance copy at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) from Kevin Keefe. Looks good. A lot of short line articles (gee, you think they timed it right?! LOL) Another good column by Don Phillips about a new book on great railroad personalities. First year TRAINS has had a booth at the show. Biggest show in several years with over 1,100 industry folks packed into the Orlando Marriott. Lots of good toys and a great simulator brought in by the NARS folks.

LC