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Snippy · Force Majeure

RE: Ten Years

YardSlug · Upgraded Condition

Hey thanks Snipster. Went out and bought the deluxe version this afternoon. Just finished watching the DVD. More good times ahead in a few weeks.

Troll · 500 - Internal Server Error

Cy Valley wrote:

YardSlug wrote:

Has it been the long? I guess when the former Conrail guys refuse to retire it might make time seem faster. There are couple of dudes in their 70's and a few pushing 70 who are still working with no sign of stopping.

In the large terminal north of you, Slug, there's one remaining engineer who is 70 (I think) and hired out on the NKP in 1957.

Yep....there he is...

Troll · 500 - Internal Server Error

NS marks Conrail integration's 10th anniversary

Yesterday (June 1), Norfolk Southern Corp. marked the 10th anniversary of the Conrail integration, Progressive Railroading reported.

On June 1, 1999, the Class I acquired about 60 percent of Conrail -- an acquisition that added 7,200 miles of track and 10,000 employees to NS' operations.

The Conrail transaction returned competitive rail service to the Northeast for the first time in 20 years, according to NS. During the past decade, the Class I has spent about $10 billion to improve track, equipment and facilities, and upgrade technology. The railroad also sharpened its focus on customer service and made operational strides, such as the implementation of the Thoroughbred Operating Plan.

"As satisfying as it is to see how far we've come, it's more exciting to look ahead," said NS Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Wick Moorman in a prepared statement. "Our progress has given us the strength to weather the current economic storm. Ten years from now, along with our partners, we will look back again with amazement at how far we've come together."

Meanwhile, NS also announced it won the 2008 Carrier of the Year Award from UPS Autogistics. The award recognizes the Class I for overall logistics excellence among North American railroads for the transportation of Ford vehicles.

UPS Autogistics honored NS for its on-time delivery, quality, damage-free handling and total customer service. Last year, the railroad moved more than 1.4 million Ford vehicles.

(The preceding article appeared on the Web site www.progressiverailroading.com on June 2, 2009.)

June 2, 2009

Cy Valley · Upgraded Condition

Troll, could very well be him. I remember those engines painted up in the successor paint scheme in that same terminal. That's on the Wheeling side in Bellevue, on the Toledo side. I think. It might be taken after October 16, 1964, because it looks like the NKP that the Nickel Plate painted on the crossbuck post has been painted out. Imagine that.

Cy Valley · Upgraded Condition

Local News 06-04-09
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N.S. Official: Future of Juniata Car Shops Bright

Monday marked the 10th anniversary since Norfolk Southern took over the operations of Conrail in Central Pennsylvania and company officials said Wednesday the future for the Juniata Repair Shops couldnt look any brighter.

Spokesman Rudy Husband admits that there were many uncertainties a decade ago surrounding the companys presence in the region, especially following the closing of the Hollidaysburg Car Shops. But Husband says after the companys financial performance began to grow in 2004, it became clear to Norfolk Southern that the repair work being done in Altoona played a large part in the success of the companys profitability.

Husband says not only is the work produced locally of high quality; the Juniata Repair Shops also do an excellent job in maintaining a safe work environment.

Husband says some workers have been furloughed in recent months as business slowed, but 1,200 local employees remain on the companys payroll. He says Norfolk Southern will likely add jobs system-wide as the economy begins to improve. (Chris

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See there, Calvin, bright days ahead. Rudy said so.

Also, I should have noted that June 1 was an anniversary for another big day, Snippy and I started working for the same company 27 years and three days ago. My goodness, it's been so much fun.