AngryFoamer Wrote:
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> Thanks for sharing the article, Howard. In my
> opinion, they should do repairs on the bridges
> with the most work needed (highest priority... La
> Selva and Capitola Trestles) It just makes sense
> to do it that way, rather than do EVERY single
> bridge at one point. Man, I sure hope this all
> gets cleared up for you all on the Coast. When
> they do indeed select a bidder, when will work
> begin on the structures?
>
> On the other hand, how are operations going on the
> Watsonville side? Good amount of traffic? What
> days and times are the SCMB operating?

First off, why are you an AngryFoamer?

Regarding the bridges, the RTC has stated publically they will prioritize the repairs if they don’t have the funds to do all of them at once. The bidder will announce a schedule after they are awarded the contract later this year.

Regarding freight traffic, it is slow now, but will pick up as the biofuel plant ramps up production and the refrigerated freight customers start shipping by rail later this month. Big Creek takes cars on a regular basis and a centerbeam was delivered to them today.

Below is an example of your typical consist, except MH89 would be the power instead of UPY593 that SC&MB leased from UP for one week back in April.