WSABO Wrote:
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> Hyena
>
> You're assuming IP would want to give up after
> spending a lot of time and money in the area. If
> they're making a profit they won't give up but if
> it loses a lot of money maybe they will not seek
> renewal.
> I don't know about GGRM switching Watsonville I
> assume it's too much to expect volunteers to do it
> and they'd need paid professionals qualified to
> interchange cars on UP mainline and sidings


This is the reason the RTC did not consider the GGRM when they proposed to take over the freight operation after Sierra Northern departed. Also, the operator is responsible for maintaining the 32 miles of track, not the RTC.