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by R Bedell
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:49 pm
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...
Replies: 30
Views: 21517

Re: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...

Have you paid out the $10K yet?
Good question. We will see if it was all "hot air". :lol: :lol:
by R Bedell
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: CR Terminal East Industrial Track Customers
Replies: 11
Views: 4602

Re: CR Terminal East Industrial Track Customers

I have sent an email a few times, to that messageboard,
You are not the only one. It seems the Administrator is MIA, and has been so, for a couple of years.
by R Bedell
Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...
Replies: 30
Views: 21517

Re: I thought we defused the railroad strike bomb...

Congress.
Talk about ineptness and incompetent, they could screw up a free lunch, then blame someone else for their failure(s).
by R Bedell
Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:22 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

I know when they were first looking at locations to build the facility a couple years ago one of the requirements was for it to have nearby rail access, so I would assume they are actively using the spur. That was my understanding also. I am almost certain the spur was put in, from the Gilford Elev...
by R Bedell
Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

Does Quality Roasting in Gilford have a spur?
I believe they do. I don't know if they are shipping/receiving by rail.
by R Bedell
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:13 am
Forum: Railfanning Information
Topic: LSRC Yellow Hoppers
Replies: 2
Views: 3302

Re: LSRC Yellow Hoppers

Good to see.
by R Bedell
Thu Jul 28, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

Thank you for the confirmation. Does this mean they receive rail service?
I am almost positive, but will check it out for sure.
by R Bedell
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

Yes, the LaBudde facility in Akron is alive and well.
by R Bedell
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:12 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

Does the below customer receive tank cars? I do not see any tank car loading/unloading equipment here.
POET Biorefining Caro Ethanol Plant Covered Hoppers/Tank Cars
Yes, they do. See them myself, all the time.
by R Bedell
Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: LSRC adds 6 new locos to roster
Replies: 25
Views: 11779

Re: LSRC adds 6 new locos to roster

Nice video.
by R Bedell
Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:42 am
Forum: Train Location Updates / Heads Ups
Topic: Great Lakes Central Updates June 2022
Replies: 40
Views: 27152

Re: Great Lakes Central Updates June 2022

I enjoyed that video. Thanks for sharing.
by R Bedell
Wed May 18, 2022 7:43 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: Fuel Prices Truck vs Train
Replies: 2
Views: 4468

Re: Fuel Prices Truck vs Train

I am sure people and companies are looking at all avenues to deal with these ridiculous and historic high fuel prices.
by R Bedell
Wed May 11, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: LSRC adds 6 new locos to roster
Replies: 25
Views: 11779

Re: LSRC adds 6 new locos to roster

I like to see the new Units and glad to see LSRC expanding their business.
by R Bedell
Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: What is everyone's favorite locomotive(s)?
Replies: 19
Views: 14601

Re: What is everyone's favorite locomotive(s)?

My one number favorite is EMD's.....SD40.
by R Bedell
Sat Apr 16, 2022 6:55 am
Forum: Chit Chat Babble Room
Topic: What are our least favorite locomotives?
Replies: 20
Views: 14491

Re: What are our least favorite locomotives?

Never cared for the Fairbanks-Morse locomotives.IMHO, they looked ugly.
by R Bedell
Fri Mar 25, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Historical Q & A
Topic: Penn Central Mackinac Branch
Replies: 14
Views: 13695

Re: Penn Central Mackinac Branch

As best as I remember, that section was abandoned in the mid-1970's.
by R Bedell
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Court rules against railroad that struck Detroit-area teen
Replies: 36
Views: 20168

Re: Court rules against railroad that struck Detroit-area teen

Judge Annette Berry
Have to remember that name.
by R Bedell
Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Huron and Eastern Customer List
Replies: 70
Views: 86988

Re: Huron and Eastern Customer List

Very vague article. Of the interested, three of them already have rail service. Gagetown's rail service ended when GTW pulled up the rails.
by R Bedell
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Michigan Talk
Topic: Car/Train Accident in Milford
Replies: 3
Views: 4991

Car/Train Accident in Milford

Car/Train Accident in Milford, with Lake States and single passenger car, resulting in a fatality.

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022/02 ... n-collide/
by R Bedell
Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: National / Other States Talk
Topic: ELS Derailment Marinette County Wisconsin
Replies: 2
Views: 5160

Re: ELS Derailment Marinette County Wisconsin

Unfortunate to see. Another example of driving too fast for conditions.