Officials with the Cedar Branch & Western Railroad confirmed yesterday that the railroad is closing its Eudora, Kansas operation effective immediately. Mr. I. R. Baroke, chief finance officer, stated that the railroad has lost money continuously since it took over operations from the Missouri Pacific. The company hints that closure may or may not be permanent. Rumor has it that another railway, the Ozark Northern, has expressed an interest in obtaining the now defunct line.
Rail fans had noticed a sudden lack of rail cars on the line last week. Weyerhauser Wood Products, located in Cedar Branch, was notified several months ahead of the closure. The plant manager, Mr. Woody Stock, told the press that he is hopeful that another railroad will pick up the business, “trucks just ain’t got the same charm, ya know?”, stated Stock. “I miss dem dare cabooses and the train a’whistling for the crossing at da crossroads. It just ain’t de same!”
Other local business people have expressed concern over the closure. Mr. Jam Digger of Ozark Mining relies on the railroad to supply hopper cars to his ramshackle mine near Cedar Branch. When questioned about his view of the railroad’s future, Mr. Digger replied, “What?? I can’t hear you!” Speak up, man!" This reporter is unsure if Mr. Digger’s response was due to hearing loss or denial.
Tiffinay Titters, a local beauty queen, offered her own viewpoint: "I think the railroad is a beautiful thing! Like, it brought cars every day. Like, you know, they were working for world peace, I think. They didn’t spill that much oil, y
Officials with the Cedar Branch & Western Railroad confirmed yesterday that the railroad is closing its Eudora, Kansas operation effective immediately. Mr. I. R. Baroke, chief finance officer, stated that the railroad has lost money continuously since it took over operations from the Missouri Pacific. The company hints that closure may or may not be permanent. Rumor has it that another railway, the Ozark Northern, has expressed an interest in obtaining the now defunct line.
Rail fans had noticed a sudden lack of rail cars on the line last week. Weyerhauser Wood Products, located in Cedar Branch, was notified several months ahead of the closure. The plant manager, Mr. Woody Stock, told the press that he is hopeful that another railroad will pick up the business, “trucks just ain’t got the same charm, ya know?”, stated Stock. “I miss dem dare cabooses and the train a’whistling for the crossing at da crossroads. It just ain’t de same!”
Other local business people have expressed concern over the closure. Mr. Jam Digger of Ozark Mining relies on the railroad to supply hopper cars to his ramshackle mine near Cedar Branch. When questioned about his view of the railroad’s future, Mr. Digger replied, “What?? I can’t hear you!” Speak up, man!" This reporter is unsure if Mr. Digger’s response was due to hearing loss or denial.
Tiffinay Titters, a local beauty queen, offered her own viewpoint: "I think the railroad is a beautiful thing! Like, it brought cars every day. Like, you know, they were working for world peace, I think. They didn’t spill that much oil, you know! I’ll (sob) miss t
May everything go smoothly. I thought I heard there was another railroad over the hill somewhere. I dont know what happened to it; it could have been absorbed into what was the CB&W, or it could have been left on its own. You might be interested… Maybe. Good Luck.
Good Luck.