"The empire link should mean more business – not more jobs going to work, just more cars to handle with most of the jobs. This will, in turn kill our budget (which is determined by the previous year) and add to our man hours, however, it should be financially advantageous for us." and {already} "no crews to run trains out of Binghamton (CP makes sure of that)", Interesting.
I like the term EL.
Anyway, that's right blabey, the rate structure is what it is all about. I've been dealing with NS Development as the saga for a transmodal facility continues in Elmira. Coldiron Fuel gets tank cars out of Bradford and Corning/World Kitchen gets sand out of Mapleton U.S. Silica, both shortline shorthaul B&P(Coldiron interchange at Salamanca of all things),WNYP,NS off the ZYT turn at Hornell.
It's all good. But, what is glaring here is the communication of marketing to operations and the effect thereof. Bison is underutilized while Gang Mills is a hub and cloggedwith trains parked (often H88 returns) at A&P Industrial in Horeheads and, Baker St. Yard, Gang Mills Runner (old #1 main west of CP-Erwins) and Elmira is the stage for the Mahoopany Turn, Sayre Turn, H88 to Binghamton, Ithaca Turn delivered by the Sayre turn - MT Salt hops today. FGLK boxcars and Nucors are shorthaul. Sand for FGLK Guardian plant in Gene, etc. Oh, I've got a market study for ya.
Operationally, the Ithaca, Mahoops, and H88 can all grow. 309 and 310 are nearing a limit again where extras are needed. It's all good.
I just want one call for one rate. One call for one rate. Hello, "how much for my urban ore to go from Hither to Yon." In many instances, my computer can't deliver that interline and interchange pricing. Sometimes it's easier to back through the system, say, call Mr. Eagan at WNYP for rates. It's easier and more personal service.
I look forward to your comments and suggestions. Also, I need a big distributor to come in here instead of these local guys as they still need to be educated about rail service and I'm running out of breath. And why should I do NS marketing work?
There are errors here, but it's the end of the day here at the office. I'm going to work on the pool. I'll check back in the morning.
Proficient on the Southern Tier Line, The former PRR Elmira Branch, A little LV, A lot of EL, And of course, the Corning Secondary. Someone always knows more than me. Remember the Binghamton yardmaster that routinely said in a high voice, "No! No! No! That's not what I told you to do!"?