From: Charles Smith <"cwsmith3_@_bellatlantic.net"> Everyone receiving this message knows about the service difficulties CSX and Norfolk Southern have suffered since the Conrail breakup. I write this to address the growing anti-Norfolk Southern sentiments expressed in emails and print. The comments in recent issues of Railpace disturb me the most. This publication was the leading eastern railroad news carrier for many years. The August editorial contained a blurb about both railroad’s problems followed by a diatribe against NS laced with words like “arrogance,” “stupidity,” and “corporate greed.” Railpace wrote about outlawed trains all over NS while curiously omitting the problems on the Hudson’s western shore. Not even NS locomotives could escape the flurry of insults. Headlines screaming “anything but black” were followed by “colorless,” “bland,” “visually unappealing,” and the “dreaded NS black.” Why didn’t the Danbury Museum’s Penn Central restoration receive this derision? Dig up the Lehigh and New England and kick them around the railroad graveyard while you're at it. This month's issue with the “achtung” reference to the railroad’s “nazi southern” moniker was the final straw. These frivolous comments have no place in the body of a news publication. I'm sorry to say that this ends my support for Railpace. Going forward, Trains is my magazine of choice. Items offered as news should contain some insight on the causes for train delays. Insults, slander and rumor can be left for private communications. Norfolk Southern earned Harriman safety awards and, in one survey, was named America’s most admired railroad. Their hard working men and women deserve your respect and admiration. In short, unless you have something meaningful to contribute – KNOCK IT OFF! Sincerely, Charles Smith - --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- Want a Bargain on a Fun,Relaxing Vacation Getaway? Visit Bid4Vactions the premier auction vacation site! From beach & ski to cruises-more- it's on auction now! Register NOW for our MONTHLY VACATION GIVEAWAY <a href=” http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/Bid4 “>Click Here</a> - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - --part1_0.93421380.25768e68_boundary-- ------------------------------------------------------------ Visit the erielack photopage at http://el-list.railfan.net ------------------------------
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