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 > > > The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List > Sponsored by the ELH&TS > http://www.elhts.org The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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