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| Author: | jim templin [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rumors of Cass Scenic change of operations/possible shutdown |
Have read a couple of postings on other sites about the possible shutdown/curtailment/change of operation-operator of the Cass Scenic Railroad. No details are given on any of them, but due to the current anti-history-anti-coal-anti America-when-it-was-Great climate of most politics these days this certainly seems in the realm of possibility. So what information is available? |
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| Author: | Mark Jordan [ Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rumors of Cass Scenic change of operations/possible shut |
I stay connected to CSRR, and I think it's safe to say that "shutdown" is not being considered. The geared locos will continue to traverse the switchbacks up the mountain. What IS being considered, and I understand it is not a "fictional" rumor, is contracting operations of the railroad to an outside contractor (not part of the WV Dept. of Natural Resources, who manages the park). Rumor is that the neighboring Durbin & Greenbrier RR is being considered as a manager. I yield to more knowledgeable folks. |
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