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Hey Dok. Looks like the guy's at the top are empting out the cars and keeping crew's and power to a minimum to get rid of the place. Should we get a big Marquette emblom ready for the new sign at the end of 1835, Chicago Dr?

That's it then ha? It was a good ride CP. Without you, many of us would have to leave the state for rail employment. New friendships where made, many still last. Grand Rapids had a good bunch of guys up until the end. Some hang on in what's left in GR, many are relocating to Garrett, others went to ...

Great shots. I get a lump in my throught with anything Milwaukee.

Ya. They acted so professionally. The guy that came up to the engine, looked like his pants were full. What do I do? Who do I talk to, the train driver? Ah, Hey buddy.... all the action is 105 cars back there!

Well if it's anything Milwaukee, it will be good. I love your buildings. They draw will you right in to the area. Been out that way a few times following whats left of the mainline. VERY sad.

Well Robby Bobby, I'm Gonna model the Santa Fe.

Hey Can Pac, are you interested in any Milw. Rd SD40-2? I'm selling off my Kato's. They are all Modified with the correct fuel tank and details.

The 3001 might be on tomarrows Z151. Come and see.

Not to drag this out, but the State of Wisconsin has also looked into rebuilding a line from Mineral Point to Monroe and a short branch to Schullsburg in the southern part of the state. Some of this line hasn't seen a train since the early 60's. Most was ripped out in the early 80's after the collap...

I just read that the State of Wisconsin is rebuilding the former Milwaukee Road line from Plymouth to Sheboygan Falls. The 15 mile branch has not been used in decades and is planned to be completed by October 2010. The operator will be the Wisconsin and Southern. Wisconsin is a very pro rail state. ...

Havent you guy's heard? The A&B shut down because the chief mechanic is in Manistee trying to keep the MQT running. Not having much luck though, SD40-2s are slightly larger than a GE 44 tonner.

Hey Sweet Chuck. The 151 may have got a jump on things. But I bet things will soon fall apart once they get Herbied.

I'm beginning to think that maybe the Marquette should only run the road train to GR once a week. If we held onto all the cars the whole week and then put all of our operable....Heee Heee Heee units on the train, we could really save on fuel and crew expenses. Just imagine.....7 or 8 units, 689 cars...

The mighty Marquette will be making an extra run to GR Saturday. On duty at 08:00 in Baldwin. Gotta keep them customers happy.

Hell ya, you got my vote. Long live the Milwaukee!

That's lame. The one Mike K and I hit out in Zeeland about 7 years ago, we tore in half. Just another fun day for the X747. Amtrak had to bus passengers to Chicago. Had to wait two hours for a company official to show up.

Ya, right. He got promoted with big bonus.

Hey Impalass. I can't wait till next spring when the new Manistee yard expansion takes place. 8 new long tracks. The new business we landed will make us almost recession proof. More SD40-2s and GP38's on the way. To bad CSX jacked up they're rates so high that it's cheaper to go Grand Elk/CN. Sucks ...

OK Pat. Put down the beer bottle and go drain the main reservoir. From a guy that has lived, eaten and yes, it's true, done other things. EMD has my vote. The new units are nice but it aint railroading. 2nd generation the best. Not like running a 412.000 pound Winnebago. Great for switching, good vi...

Hey ANumba 1. How are things in the great town of Garrettucky? BRC Clearing....I used to love that place. It was rare to make it in there and even more rare to leave Rock Island jct. and get on to the Conrail/NS. when comming home on 336. The train was NEVER built right. More than 6000 tons behind a...