Scott - Dispatcher, Norfolk Southern
Yes we are on time but this is yesterdays train
QUOTE: Originally posted by route_rock I can answer both First it would be an overregulated government railroad cause shippers would demand it. Second I would start in the days of mergers.NYC and Pennsy? nope! NYC ties in at Chicago with one of the Hill lines, Pennsy with the Q Erie with the RI Ri goes DRGW and WP There you go true transcons from NY to the west coast. Run Mini trains from shipper to consignee daily runs like a unit train that can do three turns a day or even two or one. Who cares you will be utilizing the cars better.Add in your long haul trains and locals. Offer better service and sell the idea to the employees who are coming up with the entitlement attitude. I have spoken to some old heads who said" we never ran this shabby we took pride in our jobs" Get the workforce happy and Look out!! Oh and JWB is a hero of mine,One of the great Railroad leaders!
QUOTE: What if there was 1 super railroad, spanning all of north America???
QUOTE: Originally posted by aedave -We work with the equipment all day long, The last thing we want to do is talk about it all the time. If you have questions, do ask but limit them to 1 or 2[?]. -We have rules and policys that have to be followed, don't ask us to break them. -Some Railroaders are not that knowledgeable, we are trained to run it, not know if it has a 12 or 16 cylinder engine. DC[8D]
Mechanical Department "No no that's fine shove that 20 pound set all around the yard... those shoes aren't hell and a half to change..."
The Missabe Road: Safety First