Rich Murray Wrote:
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> Truth, like beauty, is in the eyes of the
> beholder.
> Some basic facts though might be useful to you.
> Ridership numbers at this time are pretty much
> useless as the season doesn't get into full swing
> until the kids are out of school and mom and dad
> take vacation.
> The railroads track is probably in the best
> condition it's ever been.The depot and coal tipple
> had new roofs installed at the end of last
> season,which hasn't happened far too many years.
> There are three operating engines and a forth on
> it's way. Two new parlor cars began operation last
> year.
> The marketing of the railroad is in many
> eyes,lacking.
> So, (this is opinion
)some very good things
> have been happening while at the same time some
> things need major improvement.
> All have taken place under the same management
> company. Draw your own conclusions from that and
> let accusations ( without data attesting to actual
> malfeasance ) be taken with a grain of salt.
Also, the parlor cars and roofs happened under Soni's time as General Manager. I'm not sure about the parlor cars, but he pushed hard to get those roofs taken care of before winter!