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and without further ado... - sgtcarl1 - 07-10-2009
...it was announced that after much legal wrangling, (the lawyers got richer,) and without too much government interference...er...help, the trackage rights were obtained for the Dubuque, Davenport and St Louis Railroad, earlier this week.
The railroad's President and head Broom Pusher, Carl, stated that the railroad has hopes to also operate a passenger train from Chicago to St Louis. The railroad will be known as "the Mississippi River Route."
It is uncertain when the first train will begin operations, as there are "areas that need to be worked on."
Re: and without further ado... - eightyeightfan1 - 07-10-2009
Always a pleasure negotiating with "Upper Management"....
Isn't it?
Re: and without further ado... - Ralph - 07-10-2009
Best wishes and good rails to the D. D. & St. Louis
Re: and without further ado... - viperman - 07-10-2009
awesome, hope it works out
Re: and without further ado... - nachoman - 07-10-2009
*anxiously awaiting photographs and updates*
Re: and without further ado... - nomad - 07-10-2009
Congratulations. How big and what scale?
Loren
Re: and without further ado... - Brakie - 07-11-2009
Good luck to Dubuque, Davenport and St Louis Railroad with their newly acquired trackage rights.
Re: and without further ado... - sgtcarl1 - 07-11-2009
Thanks for all the well-wishes. Size: approximately 24' x 4-5' Scale: 1:87 Guage: HO
Main focus of layout: Railyard at Davenport, IA. Will also feature some light industries. Hopefully, a bridge crossing the Mississippi River, at some point in the future. Thanks, again, guys!
Re: and without further ado... - Steamtrains - 07-11-2009
Will this newly acquired concession require periodic review by The Board..??
Let's hope it's all smooth rolling ahead....and look forward to your progress reports....
Re: and without further ado... - sgtcarl1 - 07-11-2009
It is hoped the Board will do periodic reviews!!
Re: and without further ado... - Herc Driver - 07-11-2009
Doing battle with the Mississippi...always an interesting element to model! Congrats on obtaining approval! Look forward to seeing the progress.