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RE: (erielack) West End Questions



GSA is the General Services Administration. Think of it as the government's 
K-Mart (Well, without the bankruptcy) and you won't be too far off.

MIchael Dye
ELHS #1516



>From: "Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>
>Reply-To: "Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>
>To: "EL Mailing List" <erielack_@_lists.railfan.net>
>Subject: (erielack) West End Questions
>Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 06:11:16 -0400
>
>I have a couple of intermodal related questions for you. First, Bill Gale
>tells me that in the 70's, Chicago handled brand-new westbound tank
>trailers. They would be grounded at the two remaining ramp tracks since the
>sideloaders couldn't handle them, then the new owners would pick them up.
>What was the name and location of the trailer manufacturer? Presumably it
>was located somewhere near an EL ramp.
>
>Secondly, the TOFC ramp at Marion OH was located at a former "GSA" facility
>east of the main yard, at Kenton and Silver streets. What is GSA? I checked
>Google and came up with Gerontological Society of America, Gay-Straight
>Alliance, and General Services Administration, the last being most likely,
>of course. Anyone?
>
>Paul B
>
>
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