Mainstream's Perception of Railroads

[vlmuke]

I think the population has mixed feelings about the railroad some people like us and idolize us while others hate us, kids wave at us all the time we are going by, and some like this lady who was watching us go by gave me the finger when I waved at her I’ve had some people ask why we have to blow our horn or start giving me hell for making them wait at a crossing or my favorite is fools who go around the gates apperently they don’t realize what a train can do to a car

[Andrew_Falconer]

Painted Bridges on the CSX still have Chesapeake & Ohio markings on them in Michigan.

What should CSX do about the image of their property?

A.) Heritage Paint schemes that pay tribute to all CSX Predecessors.

B.) CSX “Dark Future” Scheme for all structures.

Andrew

[jclass]

IIRC, Mudchicken said that state DOT’s are responsible for painting RR bridges over state or interstate highways.

[snagletooth]

IIRC, Mudchicken said that state DOT’s are responsible for painting RR bridges over state or interstate highways.

The DOT responsible…for ANYTHING!!?[(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

[doghouse]

[quote user=“Poppa_Zit”]

As with most things, a matter of perspective prevails.

They are correct in the sense that passenger rail has collapsed, withered and is in the last throes of life… Many have either seen that happen during their lifetime or was raised by someone who did. Look around you at all the former -passenger stations that have been converted to makeshift museums or left to fall into decline…It’s pretty hard to see very much of encouragement at all

They are correct in the sense that many lines have been abandoned through the more remote areas.If you happened to grow up alongside a line operated by the former Erie, PRR, or similar, and all that remains now is a 35’ wide corridor of weeds stretching from town to town, punctuated by abandoned factory buildings every 15 miles…it’s pretty hard to see a vital, prosperous lining around such clouds.

They are correct in the sense if they grew up alongside a line once owned by one of CSX’s predecessors, and major bridges and infastructure that once glistened with freah paint in now allowed to rot away into thin air, it’s pretty evident that neglect and decay are '“in” style.

What they don’t see are the growth segments that are replacing the above.

Commuter rail has exploded in the past 30 years offering local service where previously there was none, much of the earlier abandonments actually are a by product of consolidation and elimination of inferior routes that make the surviving entity much stronger, and…and… well, two out of three isn’t that bad, is it? [:D]

Hey Murphy… told ya he’d do it sooner or later…

He just couldn’t resist taking

[CNW_6000]

IIRC, Mudchicken said that state DOT’s are responsible for painting RR bridges over state or interstate highways.

The DOT responsible…for ANYTHING!!?[(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

[:O]

[eolafan]

I anybody here in the U.S. wants to see passenger railroading that is very much alive and well, they only need look at Europe…this is because of the $5 / gallon gas costs. We here are so enamoured with our cars we simply don’t want to travel any other way (except by air…quick is better). Well, things are changing (cost of a gallon of gas here in Chicago is now about $3.60 per and climbing) and we could very easily see passenger rail coming back in our lifetimes. As a matter of fact I am leaving shortly for an Amtrak trip from Joliet to Springfield and back today and tomorrow.

[Modelcar]

…As a railfan and for practical reasons, I too would like to see passenger rail serve our country in a realistic manner since we do have some changing situations in our daily routines…Crowded freeways, and especially interstate routes in and around metropolitan areas and others.

But our gasoline prices have spiraled beyond reasonable now too…Yes, we hear the tired old refinery excuse time and time again…

If it’s that, I’m in favor of our government building some new ones since it seems to be a money making business now anyway, it most likely would be self supporting and relieve the shortage…If that really is the reason for our prices escalating

[Poppa_Zit]

If it indeed is the old AG, he sure has toned it down abit. Anyhoo, welcome back![(-D]

NOTE: the photo of the rusty bridge WAS posted by AG awhile back.

I “borrowed” it to illustrate “Convicted One’s” point.

[snagletooth]

IIRC, Mudchicken said that state DOT’s are responsible for painting RR bridges over state or interstate highways.

The DOT responsible…for ANYTHING!!?[(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

[:O]

well, anyone disagree? Thanks CNW for your support.