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RE: (erielack) Diamond and USPS delays
Michael Dye stated:
I concur. Great article and it really gave you insight into piggyback ops,
that I haven't been informed of before (actually I was in the dark on most
of this! All I really knew was trailers on flats. The ground, crew and
shipper interface side of this business was all unknown to me.).
Cheers to Rich on a great issue for your swan song!
Regards,
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Dye [mailto:luxpan_@_hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:56 PM
To: erielack_@_lists.railfan.net
Subject: Re: (erielack) Diamond and USPS delays
Just one question concerning the current issue of the "Diamond". The caption
for the top photo on the rear cover states that the pictured train is a
"...loaded coal train, having come off the B&O at Carrolton, PA...". Now, am
I missing something, or is there an error? Coal train? With covered hoppers?
I'm assuming that it's just a typo.
LOVED the article concerning the UPS/Piggyback operations in Chicago! While
reading the portion concerned with the problems with the "natives", I was
reminded of the stories that Grandpa used to tell about how the EL couldn't
send a signalman out to replace lights at night in Hammond/Chicago, unless
they sent 3 or 4 (With "implements of destruction" in hand) to deter those
folks.
An outstanding issue. Great job Rich. I'm gonna miss having your hand in
this.
Michael Dye ELHS #1516
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