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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Rodney Beck Hello AntiGates As far as computer operating systems between the railroads they are not the same no (2) railroads have the same programs I.E. just look at the melt down caused when the UP took over the SP everyone in Omaha said it would work but in did not. As far as dispatching the signal systems also needed to be programed into the mix. Now for the goverment I realy do not like people who talk out of both sides of their mouth. Ok lets talk trucking Ed is right just figure trucking everything your light bill would be so high that I bet you could not pay it also you car/truck I have went truck shopping and just got a new one if it had been trucked all over from the plant to the dealer the cost would have been about 32,000 not the 24,000 that was on the sticker. Rodney Beck conductor BNSF [/quote] Hi Rodney, The "trucking" angle is understood, but that argument seems kinda out in left field, and almost has a taint of extortion to it, it smacks of the railroads refusing to deliver goods unless they get the public investment in their physical plant? Why don't you try using a gun if you wi***o hold me up?[:-^] Here is the way I see it. If you and I were working together and it was coffee break time, and I said to you "you buy, and I'll fly" that MIGHT be a deal you're willing to make. But if I say "hey, buy me a Starbucks franchise and I'll send one coffee back to you ~free of charge~ to show my gratitude" ...any takers? Why not? you get your free coffee, and don't have to leg it out to go get it? Same deal for you,..right? Oh, the fact that I'll then be able to sell coffee to others at a profit, on your dime, ~bothers~ you some how? Why is that,..afterall you still get your coffee. Now MAYBE even that offer can be tuned to where it makes sense, supposing I offered to cut you in for half the profits, with me doing all the work,.....PROVIDED you wished to get into the coffee business in the first place. Back in context, but I really don't think I wanna get into the railroad business if it means more than 39% coming out of my paycheck before I even see it, thankyou very much... The porkbarrel is overly full as it is
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