Anyone know when this was constructed? One of my father's aunts was born in Shawnee, when there were family members working for the Santa Fe. They were machinists and boilermakers. Where were the closest company shops, back over 100 years ago? Fascinating to see such a structure, which they probably used for their travels.
From the Trains.com Newswire, the Lancaster & Chester scores another victory: The Lancaster & Chester Railroad will serve a new production facility to be built by E & J Gallo Winery in South Carolina’s Chester County, providing a transportation link to CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern that was a requirement in selection the location of the $423 million facility. The first East Coast location for California-based E & J Gallo will be built on a 650-acre site, and will include production, bottling, canning, and distributions for domestic and international products that are among Gallo’s 130 brands. The Lancaster & Chester, a 62-mile railroad, is one of five short lines operated by holding company Gulf & Ohio Railways. “We are delighted to have such a high-quality new customer and we look forward to providing them with superior service. It’s a wonderful gift for us since the 125th anniversary of this railroad is this week,” Gulf & Ohio Chairman Pete Claussen said in a press release. [End]
I wonder if the requirement was, generally, that the location had to have rail service, or if it specifically said that the site must have access to rail service by *both* CSX and NS.
Probably the latter. In my career with a large manufacturer, we would not build a plant unless we had service from two or more railroads. The competitive advantage pays off in spades in rates, service and car supply.
I agree. It encourages competition between the railroads serving the industry. In this case, the L&C gets a cut right off the top. And booze is a big market.*hiccup*
It's powered by internal combustion, but who doesn't love a ride-on park train behind a steam engine? Magic City Express, Roosevelt Park, Minot, ND.
I want a beauty like 1177 in my back yard... ...then I'd need a bigger back yard... Then I'd convert it to DCC with sound. The neighbors will just love me to bits...
Here is what UP is telling about it: https://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/we-are-one-1979-210527.htm Official unveiling is today.