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Re: Trains on CSX St. Lawrence Sub (CR's Montreal Secondary)

 by UP4141 ¦  Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:28 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Trains on CSX St. Lawrence Sub (CR's Montreal Secondary) ¦  Replies: 2217 ¦  Views: 573390

Hello all, Here is a what if: could C.N. one day rehabilitate the right of way between Richland and Rome or the tracks
from Lowville to Lyons falls to connect to the NYS&W. I read somewhere that Railroad right of ways are forever right of ways.

Bush funeral train - Texas

 by UP4141 ¦  Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:24 am ¦  Forum: Western Railfan ¦  Topic: Bush funeral train - Texas ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 2671

Good morning everyone, I know this topic doesn't directly relate to New York railroad activities and with that being said, I felt seeing that this was a former President of the United States and one that was very supportive of and instrumental in the continued success and viability of United States ...

Re: Syracuse-Rome-Utica area

 by UP4141 ¦  Sun May 01, 2016 10:23 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Syracuse-Rome-Utica area ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3397

Good morning WestShoreMan, my personal favorite would be the pedestrian bridge at the east end of Dewitt yard. Especially when standing over the top of an am track train as it passes underneath you.

Re: E Syracuse hump question

 by UP4141 ¦  Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:48 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: E Syracuse hump question ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 3914

Good morning everyone, I think I may have the answer as to why the switcher was parked there, my Aunt worked in the dispatch office back around this time back in the 70's, she told me this morning that it was used to retrieve auto racks as well as other high loads that were inadvertently put on trai...

Re: E Syracuse hump question

 by UP4141 ¦  Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:21 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: E Syracuse hump question ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 3914

Interstate 481

Re: E Syracuse hump question

 by UP4141 ¦  Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:31 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: E Syracuse hump question ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 3914

Good morning everyone, awesome thread, this photo brings back many memories of watching switching action at this hump, my Grandfather who just past away a year ago started as an oiler there back in the 1940s. He was offered a job as a hump rider there before world war two but declined the position b...

Re: Cabeese lost in the woods - Brooktondale

 by UP4141 ¦  Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:31 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Cabeese lost in the woods - Brooktondale ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3821

Cabeese? Never heard this name for a railroad asset before. Would that have been a unisex caboose? Have a safe and happy week guys :)

Re: Trains on CSX St. Lawrence Sub (CR's Montreal Secondary)

 by UP4141 ¦  Tue May 26, 2015 1:11 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Trains on CSX St. Lawrence Sub (CR's Montreal Secondary) ¦  Replies: 2217 ¦  Views: 573390

ewww - what's up with this? :( Excerpt: Forsythe, who is also chairperson of Friends 4 Pound Paws, says she’s glad no one is killing dogs and cutting out their brains. “We were all really concerned. People do terrible things in this world … I’m glad somebody didn’t actually kill them,” she said. Sh...

Re: What's the official status of the torn-up D&H Albany Mai

 by UP4141 ¦  Tue May 05, 2015 9:28 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: What's the official status of the torn-up D&H Albany Main? ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 7690

Is there any history of a RR purchase and subsequent rebuilding of a previously torn-up and railbanked ROW? What are the processes that a RR has to go through to say (in layman's terms) "We want that"?[/quote] Good morning greenwichlirr, there are probably more knowledgeable people on this...

Re: What's the official status of the torn-up D&H Albany Mai

 by UP4141 ¦  Sun May 03, 2015 9:21 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: What's the official status of the torn-up D&H Albany Main? ¦  Replies: 28 ¦  Views: 7690

Good evening I hope everyone on here had a very safe and happy weekend. Here is the definition for rail banking for people not familiar with the term. Railbanking, as defined by the National Trails System Act, 16 USC 1247 (d), is a voluntary agreement between a railroad company and a trail agency to...

Re: Adirondac scenic to sell some track milage

 by UP4141 ¦  Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:32 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Saratoga & North Creek to sell some track milage ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 2943

Otto, I think you need to rename this posting, Lets keep things accurate guys. I almost had a panic attack when I saw this posting title.

Re: Adirondack Scenic Railroad (ADIX) Discussion - 2014

 by UP4141 ¦  Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:44 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Adirondack Scenic Railroad (ADIX) Discussion - 2014 ¦  Replies: 219 ¦  Views: 50683

Here is what I wrote to nyssa. Good morning, I am taking the time this morning to share my thoughts on the future use of this corridor, in that I actually believe that both entities can coexist. I have ridden the section from Old Forge to Tupper lake and believe it to be one of the most scenic rides...

Re: Adirondack Scenic Railroad (ADIX) Discussion - 2014

 by UP4141 ¦  Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:40 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Adirondack Scenic Railroad (ADIX) Discussion - 2014 ¦  Replies: 219 ¦  Views: 50683

Good afternoon rail enthusiast, here is a notice that came to me from nyssa, I believe there are people like myself on this forum as well as the snowmobile and other outdoor recreational forum's that believe there can be a compromise on this on going issue. I actually believe with some creative thin...

Re: Wishful Thinking: D&H South End to NS

 by UP4141 ¦  Fri Oct 17, 2014 11:30 am ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: D&H South End Sale to NS - APPROVED 5/15/15 ¦  Replies: 133 ¦  Views: 39628

Good morning fellow railroad speculators, I would have to believe that if csx. had the proverbial century 21 type of sign swinging in their front yard, that an American class one would counter offer a cn. bid to purchase them, and if that were to happen than n.s would be forced to follow suit. For e...

Re: Spot the Shot

 by UP4141 ¦  Sat Aug 09, 2014 11:16 pm ¦  Forum: New York State Railfan ¦  Topic: Where is this? (Hillburn/Suffern, NY) ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1387

Hillburn New York