sklinck1 Wrote:
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> Let me guess...he got no takers. As A county-owned
> line, it wouldn’t be theirs to abandon anyway.
> Moving on, SCBT&P seems like it would be an ideal
> operator if they’re interested. They might even be
> able to generate some business on their line out
> to Felton. GGRM has already settled on Schellville
> and construction has already begun on a storage
> track, per their website. NWP will, of course,
> take over every short line in California and
> restore the glory days of the great EsPee. All
> jokes aside, I think they have their own troubles
> for the moment.


It has been my understanding that Santa Cruz Big Trees is not interested in maintaining the entire line or servicing freight customers. The following was listed as their weakness when the RTC compared them to other operators.

Freight experience is not very strong; will only operate minimum service; will leave a portion of the line out of service and cannot ensure maintenance at Class 1.