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...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."
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Always a pleasure negotiating with "Upper Management"....
Isn't it?
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Best wishes and good rails to the D. D. & St. Louis
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awesome, hope it works out
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*anxiously awaiting photographs and updates*
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Congratulations. How big and what scale?
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Good luck to Dubuque, Davenport and St Louis Railroad with their newly acquired trackage rights.
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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!
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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....
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It is hoped the Board will do periodic reviews!!
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Doing battle with the Mississippi...always an interesting element to model! Congrats on obtaining approval! Look forward to seeing the progress.
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