Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Ted, Word of advice: Ignore everything posted by the "ilks". They have no knowledge of PNW operations nor geography. Now, on to more topical things..... What is the status of the proposal to move UP's funnel trains onto the BNSF between Athol and Napa St.? If I remember correctly, that move was predicated on BNSF triple-tracking that section, and I have not even seen any survey markers out there that would suggest such a project is forthcoming. Nice to know Joso and friends are getting modernized. Are there any plans to lengthen any of those sidings? It has been my opinion that UP made a big mistake back in the 70's in allowing the Expo folks to bully them off their own line (and in my opinion the most superior line through Spokane) and forcing UP to keep access via BN. Even now, I feel it would be advantageous for UP (and for BNSF) if UP had their own line through Spokane, thus the start of this topic. That being said, all the improvements south of Spokane for UP is not going to take care of the Spokane congestion problem. BNSF cannot expand trackage over the viaduct through town (well, maybe they could go double decker!), and the city seems stuck forever with low street clearances and mid-street support struts. Just my two cents.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag