Re: SP biz car "Los Angeles" 1984
Author: VicBizzy
Date: 01-03-2024 - 09:43
Sgt. Joe Friday Wrote:
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> What was the attitude of the 3 Los Angeles roads
> toward private cars? Prior to the formation of
> Amtrak there were very few cars, maybe 8 or 10 in
> the entire country. I can picture Santa Fe and UP
> being receptive to hauling PV (for the right
> amount of money), with SP being somewhat less
> enthusiastic. Anyone know?
Yes,SP ATSF would haul their own varnish...just ask Beebe. That was mostly dead by May 71. Adapt or perish.
"Amtrak is headed by a Board of Directors, two of whom are the Secretary of Transportation and CEO of Amtrak, while the other eight members are nominated to serve a term of five years.[6]: (Kalmbach) "