Fictions Perpetuated by Gotes

I think Rich has summed things up nicely and I would like to add that:

1. As the operator, CTSMC has NOTHING to do with efforts to fix the bridge. The operating company's job is to keep the trains running, and Elmer, Marvin, and the rest of the employees are doing an admirable job of that.

2. As the OWNER of the bridge, the Commission has everything to do with figuring out whether the bridge can be saved, and the Commission is hard at work doing just that. That job requires use of structural engineers and others qualified to diagnose and recommend what to do about damage to the historical 1882 structure caused by the fire. You can bet that some sophisticated load testing and evaluation will be necessary (maybe Jium will volunteer) and that will take time.

3. Unlike the Operator, the Commission doesn't consider itself under an obligation to keep complaining railfans informed. When the Commission has something substantive to say, it will do so as it has in the past.

For more on this continuing problem please see my comments on the ashpit.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/18/2010 08:37PM by Don Richter.