I had to see how hated the PC was!!![:D]
I personally voted NS because they shut down a lot of jobs in my area, and they wouldnt let the E8’s run this year!
Thats hard, I’m going to say NS, PC, and UP tie for first IHO.
I am wondering why PC is hated so much. We all have different tastes in things. I voted BNSF myself but I am sure there are those that like it. Thats what makes this hobby so great. The different taste in roadnames. Enjoy what you like and be good at it…
Why would I dislike a given railroad. Certainly I have preferences regarding livery, territory of operation, etc., but why would I DISLIKE a certain road. The very question seems sort of juvinile.
Its not juvinile its like football, baseball, hockey, etc…
Its who you like and who you dislike. There was a thread about PC and a lot of people said they DISLIKED PC so I wanted to see who else was disliked!!!
Three guess what I voted, and the first two don’t count. [:D]
I am about as anti-PC as one can get and stay out of trouble. [;)] Why? Because of what they did to the New Haven Railroad and the New England region’s transportation services at large.
I am also anti-UP for their ridiculous policies over the last year or two that are anti-model railroader.
Finally, I don’t like CSX because they can’t seem to find their collective rear-ends with both hands, a roadmap, and a flashlight. For example, track maintenance in former Conrail territories are at sustenance levels, and they are constantly returning loaded cars back to their point of origin still loaded. But my feelings toward both CSX and UP pale in comparison to what I think of the Penn Central. [:)]
I don’t know enough about BNSF or NS to have an opinion either way.
ebriley wrote:
Those that know a little about history or current railroading can certainly form their own opinions on what is and is not a likable railroad. The question is not juvenile, but certainly the reasons might be.
Paul A. Cutler III
Weather Or No Go New Haven
I’m with them, I dislike Political Correctness too!! [:D]
Oh…what?..that wasn’t the PC you were referring to? Sorry, forget it.
Ed
CSX…they maintain their track like my son cleans his room…hardly ever!!!
For me the Penn-Central…A merger that should have never happen.[:(!]
Amcrap, UP. I cant say I dislike PC because it was way before my time. by abot 15 or so years.
CSX becuase they pulled the plu gon Pere Marqutte 1225. She was supposed to run to grand rapids for the Opening of the Polar express. or 4 days before they went. CSX pulled the plug[:(!][B)][V][xx(][censored][#dots][soapbox]
As of right now, Uncle Pete has the lead,why am I not surprised??[?][%-)][?]
I voted for NS,because they shut down there steam program.
Not defending UP but they are no worst then any other railroad.Sure they started a licensing fee but CSX has one also…Other roads to follow.
The UP didn’t do as much damage to railroading as the not so great Penn-Central.The PC manage to destroy or damage several railroads in the aftermath and failure of the PRR/NYC merger and yet nobody Boos them as much as the UP while the PC is the real villain.
As far as the NS shutting down their steam program I believe it was a very good thing.
A railroad is in the business of moving freight NOT holding on to the past.
Then again the INSURANCE companies in their GREED ended the steam excursions on ALL railroads expect the UP or some short line.
I hate Walmart!
Frist, all railroads are good railroads. It’s just that not all can be the PRR. [:D]
PC did really dumb things. UP ruined the old CNW and it has terrible policies for model railroading. The list could go on. On the other hand, we all have our romantic and commitments. The variety makes this forum fun.
Second, I’m with CNWfan. CSX is doing some weird things in West Michigan these days. My guess is the old Pere Marquette line that runs through Benton Harbor to Grand Rapids is in jeopardy–all of CSX’s protestations to the contrary.
My vote: UP is the worst.
Why? Because I have had to personally deal with different railroads in my line of work and none compares to the rudeness and secrecy than UP’s heads to be are.
I hate the UP!
[(-D]…That’s way too Funny!
UP…the took SP.