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Re: UP #844 to visit AZ and NM
Author: Z-Train
Date: 07-15-2011 - 20:16

Severe Duty Wrote:
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> That's great! Should prove to be some interesting
> photographic possibilities. In light of continued
> dismal national economic conditions, I think
> that's nice that no curtailment of their steam/PR
> program seems imminent.
>
> The BNSF continues to hire people in spite of the
> economy, but retirements probably contribute to
> this. We've had several classes of Conductor
> Trainees, and the extra boards continue to be
> depleted.
>
> I wish my son and I could chase the UP special,
> but not enough time allowed off due to the
> Availability Policy. Hopefully, some folks here
> can post some shots!

Business seems to be picking up on all of the Class 1 railroads. Maybe those sectors of the economy which utilize railroads are not as bad off as commonly perceived.

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  UP #844 to visit AZ and NM Dave Dodds 07-15-2011 - 10:25
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