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[Bergie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

I like that idea. I imagine they will cite insurance costs as why they can't/wont. But that would be so great to actually get close and put your hands on some of the engines!

Jen

You hit the nail on the head, Jen. BNSF didn't exhibit at Galesburg Railroad Days this summer, stating insurance costs as the reason. Too bad... it was the first time in years that there wasn't some representation from the local railroad. To their defense, the said that would exhibit if Galesburg would help pick up some of the cost of insurance. They didn't this year. We'll see what happens in the future. Hopefully it doesn't harm overall turnout, because it's usually a great weekend. I hope people who traveled long distances don't feel burn and won't return in the future. I saw license plates from Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri. I hope those guys didn't drive 8 hours thinking they were going to be able to climb through a Dash-9 like they had been able to do in the past. [:(]

Erik

[Mookie]

I like that idea. I imagine they will cite insurance costs as why they can't/wont. But that would be so great to actually get close and put your hands on some of the engines!

Jen

[Mookie]

I like that idea. I imagine they will cite insurance costs as why they can't/wont. But that would be so great to actually get close and put your hands on some of the engines!

Jen

[sooblue]

44% that don't care if they read totaly boring bean counter reports?

I have a better idea (I think)[:)]
Could it be possible for Trains to use it's clout to bring the fans and the RRs togeather for hands on demonstrations and tours in selected cities through out the nation.
As an example;
BNSFs Northtown yard has been turned into a storage yard of sorts.
The last time I visited the area they had several strings of engines sitting idle waiting for a new fate. The Northtown yard used to be a hopping place.
Now it sits. Why not tour it and than see some demonstrations that we can partisipate in.
I'm sure others on this forum could come up with much better ideas,
The CP now occupies the home of the Soo line in mpls. It won't be long and the old shops will be gone.
sooblue

[sooblue]

44% that don't care if they read totaly boring bean counter reports?

I have a better idea (I think)[:)]
Could it be possible for Trains to use it's clout to bring the fans and the RRs togeather for hands on demonstrations and tours in selected cities through out the nation.
As an example;
BNSFs Northtown yard has been turned into a storage yard of sorts.
The last time I visited the area they had several strings of engines sitting idle waiting for a new fate. The Northtown yard used to be a hopping place.
Now it sits. Why not tour it and than see some demonstrations that we can partisipate in.
I'm sure others on this forum could come up with much better ideas,
The CP now occupies the home of the Soo line in mpls. It won't be long and the old shops will be gone.
sooblue

[Anonymous]

Yeah, i think i should get a link, not actually put in the news wire.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, i think i should get a link, not actually put in the news wire.

[kevarc]

I have to agree, a link would be best.

[kevarc]

I have to agree, a link would be best.

[JoeKoh]

I think it would be ok for the newswire.
stay safe
joe

[JoeKoh]

I think it would be ok for the newswire.
stay safe
joe

[Bergie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lincoln5390

I thought you could devote more time to other rail news if we all contacted the railroads' websites directly for their financial reports. Maybe you could limit your coverage to a link directing us to their press releases.

First let me say that offering financial news wouldn't take away from time devoted to other rail news.

A link to their financial information isn't a bad idea. That way, if a reader wants to see it, they can go to the source (instead of reading our edited-down version).

Thanks for the feedback!
Erik

[Bergie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lincoln5390

I thought you could devote more time to other rail news if we all contacted the railroads' websites directly for their financial reports. Maybe you could limit your coverage to a link directing us to their press releases.

First let me say that offering financial news wouldn't take away from time devoted to other rail news.

A link to their financial information isn't a bad idea. That way, if a reader wants to see it, they can go to the source (instead of reading our edited-down version).

Thanks for the feedback!
Erik

[Anonymous]

I thought you could devote more time to other rail news if we all contacted the railroads' websites directly for their financial reports. Maybe you could limit your coverage to a link directing us to their press releases.

[Anonymous]

I thought you could devote more time to other rail news if we all contacted the railroads' websites directly for their financial reports. Maybe you could limit your coverage to a link directing us to their press releases.

[Bergie]

Would you like to see the details from financial reports released by publically-held railroads (quarterly earnings, etc.) included in the TRAINS News Wire? Please share your reasoning if you voted no.

[Bergie]

Would you like to see the details from financial reports released by publically-held railroads (quarterly earnings, etc.) included in the TRAINS News Wire? Please share your reasoning if you voted no.