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Re: How about just a slow train to Las Vegas
Author: Rebuttal
Date: 08-03-2011 - 14:48

Pdxrailtransit Wrote:
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>The UP was granted perhaps
> one of the most lucrative cash cows in the history
> of American business, and yet they get off without
> providing passenger service over the very main
> stem made possible by Federal Land Grants.

In some respect this canard is true. However, UP's "payback" should be considered in light of all the benefits the UPRR and etc. brought to society. Not the least of which are: Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah and a good portion of California. Where would these places be without the land grant railroads (or for that matter, without the socialist inspired Interstate highway system)?

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