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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by CSSHEGEWISCH One of the ostensible reasons as to why Amtrak gave up the Valparaiso locals was that a major part of the ex-PRR main in the Calumet region had been abandoned, I believe that it was the part from Whiting to Indiana Harbor. The absence of that line doesn't affect CFE since they pick up the IHB east of Indiana Harbor but it still would cause problems for passenger routings. Running service to Cedar Lake and Lowell on the Monon would require re-installation of track from downtown Hammond to State Line, plus installation of catenary, so I don't see anything happening in the foreseeable future unless NICTD buys P32's with pantographs instead of third-rail shoes. [/quote] Paul, I believe NICTD already owns the old Monon track from Hmmond to Maynard. I know the project is on a lot of radar screens. With the population around here growing as it is, it will be only a matter of time. The creation of an enlarged Northwest Indiana regional transit authority , which is in the works, will pu***his along. Your notion of P32s with pans has been discussed for some time as a matter of fact. Even the use of dual powered MUs. has been brought up. Mitch
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