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Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:27 am
by wildcatsa1fan
MQT1223 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 6:35 pm
wildcatsa1fan wrote: ↑Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:14 am
FYI Until this recent update by ND&W our tracks(lafarge) looked far better than theirs HAHAHA The old Cinn Northern part that we own has held up very well. We spend quite a bit on our tracks every year
So from the switch at Cecil down to the plant is all LaFarge track?
Yes Holcim(as its now known) owns from the switch to the plant
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 9:03 am
by jrgerber
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:01 pm
by Dan Cluley
They are out dumping ballast East of Jewell OH, between Defiance and Napoleon today.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:21 am
by jrgerber
I wonder if this is the 3 mile section they got a $650,000 grant for.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:57 am
by jrgerber
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:11 am
by Chip
Have speed limits increased to 25mph yet or is it still 10 across the board?
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:36 pm
by penn central
Per the Trains News Wire announced today that Pioneer has been acquired by Patriot Rail wow and the representative from Campbell Soup said they might look into moving other products besides just tomato paste there we go now where talking that is very good news.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:16 pm
by wildcatsa1fan
https://patriotrail.com/media/patriot-r ... customers/
Thought you gents and ladies would find this interesting
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:26 pm
by AARR
Typical corporate speak. Just like politicians it’s worthless. They pay professionals big money to write this crap and they all sound the same.
We’ll see whether Patriot Rail will continue what the new management at Pioneer started.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:26 pm
by jldominique
Has there been any traffic running across the line lately, I've not seen anything lately, was wondering if the trackwork had any impact or if I'm just not catching the line at the right time.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:46 am
by NS3322
Tessenderlo Kerley (TKI) is building a new liquid fertilizer facility on the NDW in Defiance. They are expected to be a major customer.
https://www.tkinet.com/en/tessenderlo-k ... r-facility
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:05 am
by jrgerber
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:28 am
by h2466
Interesting. The line between Cecil and Woodburn ever get any attention yet?
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:42 pm
by NoviRailfan
I did a complete rewrite on the Wikipedia entry for NDW (not the Wiki associated with the forum, I don't have access to that yet). I read through all 83 pages here plus reviewed a lot of meeting minutes, etc. from the Ohio Rail Development Commission, news articles, press releases, etc. to get the history and details right.
If you're familiar with the NDW's history, operations, etc. give it a look and let me know what I missed or got wrong. There was a big ORDC grant in 2016 associated with closing the crossings on US-24 and in Liberty Center that I didn't include because I haven't been able to nail down all the details (quite a bit was mentioned here). Also, I'm assuming the engine fleet listings are current but that was going by what I read/viewed online. Since I'm not local to NDW, those of you who see them operate regularly may be able to add/correct the details. I've included a link to the Wikipedia entry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon, ... n_Railroad
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:54 am
by jrgerber
Did they sell or scrap the former Gettysburg GP 9?
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:47 am
by NoviRailfan
Looks like it was still in Defiance in June so perhaps it's still in operation?
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPi ... id=6057654
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 7:01 am
by jrgerber
Thanks for checking.
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:50 pm
by MSchwiebert
Here's the docket# for the decision to discontinue service east of the Napoleon Bypass back in 2016.
AB_1245_0_X
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 1:21 pm
by NS3322
NoviRailfan wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:42 pm
I did a complete rewrite on the Wikipedia entry for NDW (not the Wiki associated with the forum, I don't have access to that yet). I read through all 83 pages here plus reviewed a lot of meeting minutes, etc. from the Ohio Rail Development Commission, news articles, press releases, etc. to get the history and details right.
If you're familiar with the NDW's history, operations, etc. give it a look and let me know what I missed or got wrong. There was a big ORDC grant in 2016 associated with closing the crossings on US-24 and in Liberty Center that I didn't include because I haven't been able to nail down all the details (quite a bit was mentioned here). Also, I'm assuming the engine fleet listings are current but that was going by what I read/viewed online. Since I'm not local to NDW, those of you who see them operate regularly may be able to add/correct the details. I've included a link to the Wikipedia entry.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon, ... n_Railroad
Nice work NoviRailfan! If you would like I can transfer your info over to the NDW RailroadFan Wiki page.
https://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/ ... _Customers
Re: Napoleon, Defiance and Western: The Definitive Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:55 pm
by NoviRailfan