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Re: New track proposed for capitol corridor
Author: Dr Zarkoff
Date: 07-26-2015 - 20:15
>Basic problem is this - all these college kid managers (no practicable on the ground experience) and bean counters were quick to point out how much labor could be eliminated by running DPU and monster trains, but did not take into account, admit to or were even aware of the need to make the other improvements needed to keep the railroad fluid.
Excellently put.
>Could you imagine most of today's railroaders trying to run trains in dark territory with retainers, train orders/timetables, flagging, no radios and all the while dodging multiple passenger and superior trains rarely delaying them?
It's easier to imagine pigs flying. Flap, oink, flap, oink . . . .
>I know railroads are more efficient in today's world,
Only if you use a rigged measuring stick.
Excellently put.
>Could you imagine most of today's railroaders trying to run trains in dark territory with retainers, train orders/timetables, flagging, no radios and all the while dodging multiple passenger and superior trains rarely delaying them?
It's easier to imagine pigs flying. Flap, oink, flap, oink . . . .
>I know railroads are more efficient in today's world,
Only if you use a rigged measuring stick.
