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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by traintownofcowee Railroads must be one the most richest companies in the world. Prices of locomotives, rolling stock, track, stations, buildings, m.o.w. equipment, equal a lot of cash! Owning a railroad isn't easy. Makes ya wonder how they did it then, and what if we can do it know? You should play Railroad Tycoon 3 to see what its like! [:)][8D][:D][^][?][:O][8)][|)][:P][;)][alien][X-)][%-)][(-D][swg][{(-_-)}] [/quote] You should see the costs involved in running an airline! one airplane costs between $30 million and 50 million for a 737/757 or A320 and 40 million to 70 million for a 767/777 or A340....the A380 is quoted at $100 million per copy. American Airlines has just over 700 aircraft, you do the math. Oh and then there is the fuel, single largest cost for the airline. I know BNSF has several thousand locomotives, but the overall costs are less per unit than an aircraft. Mike in Tulsa BNSF Cherokee Sub
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