Re: NNG - Black Mesa and Lake Powell Railroad to shut down

Kelly Anderson Wrote:
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> kcsivils Wrote:
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> > Has there been a reason given for the shut down
> of
> > the power generating plant, which I presume is
> the
> > sole customer of the BM & LP?
> >
> > I can't see lack of demand for electricity as a
> > reason.
>
> There are cheaper ways of making electricity than
> burning coal.

Just guessing but the power plant is approaching 50 years old and might be in need of major rebuilding to continue operation. All things considered, it's had its innings.
Hank