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Monon Property => Right Of Way => Topic started by: Tom Pinnick on July 12, 2015, 01:35:21 pm

Title: Rumor of track removal on the south end
Post by: Tom Pinnick on July 12, 2015, 01:35:21 pm

There is heavy chatter on another thread about CSX pulling up all the sidings except for Vernia in anticipation of full abandonment from Bedford to New Albany. One reply indicates an affirmation from a current employee. Like I said - chatter - rumor.

Title: Re: Rumor of track removal on the south end
Post by: Rick Dreistadt on July 12, 2015, 09:36:59 pm

Sad to imagine, but with the approval of CSX using L&I tracks, the Monon tracks would be redundant.  And getting a CSX train through the NS yards and across the K&I bridge consistantly would be a major challenge.  They keep the bridge occupied almost constantly.  Also, I believe the CSX must pay a fee to NS for each car crossing their tracks.
 

Title: Re: Rumor of track removal on the south end
Post by: Tom Pinnick on August 19, 2015, 10:25:04 am

According to posts on the Indiana Railroads Bull Session, track removal on the sidings is underway.

Title: Re: Rumor of track removal on the south end
Post by: Tom Pinnick on August 20, 2015, 09:41:46 pm

Todays's report is that the siding at Borden has been removed, next stop Pekin, then Fogg next week. There will be some photos posted in the "Bull site" soon.

Title: Re: Rumor of track removal on the south end
Post by: Tom Pinnick on September 25, 2015, 11:10:32 pm

Today's report is that Pekin siding has been pulled up.