Shortline Sammie Wrote:
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> PhatStupid Phomar Wrote:
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> > Connect Oregon funds are distributed regionally
> to
> > ensure that the PDX area doesn't get ALL of the
> > funds. Your competition in the PDX was a real
> big
> > railroad that moves more freight than you'd
> ever
> > be able to haul in a million years!
> >
> > Regional distribution of the funds was the only
> > way you could get the angry old white men in
> the
> > rest of the state to agree to the idea begin
> with.
>
> You missed my point completely; a railroad that
> actually moves freight traffic....regardless what
> part of the state it is located in...takes a
> backseat to some backwoods shoestring operation
> that doesn't stand a chance of succeeding yet
> wastes a million dollars of public money that
> could be more wisely invested on a fancy depot
> that has no passengers or a competent operator.
>
> Fortunately, the OPR is a well run profitable
> operation that has a good working relationship
> with our bankers and is able to fund maintenance
> requirements without sucking the public tit.
>
> Dick Samuels

Well said, Dick............