Chapter Meeting Notes
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad Passenger Station, downtown, Hopkinsville, Ky
Our May Program will be a a tour of the Hopkinsville L&N Freight Depot during the meeting Hosted by Chapter Members From Hopkinsville. Please be on time so we'll have enough daylight to tour the freight depot.
Bring something for Show and Tell and maybe even an item for the raffle. Please encourage one another to attend our monthly meetings, every “squealing flange” counts!
MAY MEETING DATE CHANGE
As usual, our May Chapter meeting will be held in Hopkinsville and hosted by chapter meetings from that area. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the meeting will be Monday, May 21, instead of the 4th Monday, May 28. Location is the Hopkinsville L&N Freight Depot, downtown Hopkinsville. 7pm.Timetable #110
West Kentucky NRHS Chapter Meeting - Monday, May 21, 2012, L&N Freight Depot, Hopkinsville, KY, 7pm.
Day Out with Thomas -
Kentucky Railway Museum, June 2, 3, and 9, 10, 2012.West Kentucky NRHS Chapter at Madisonville Friday Night Live -
Friday, June 8, Courthouse Square, 6pm. Live stationary steam engines, videos, and portable garden railroad.Illinois Central Historical Society Annual Meeting -
August 2-4, 2012, Greenwood MS. http://www.icrrhistorical.org/SummeRail at CUT - August 11, 2012
Regional Rail Notes
February 14, 2012-Indiana Rail Road 'Signals' Impact on Economy. Other than hearing the occasional distant horn or driving over a crossing, it's likely Indiana's rail industry is rarely on the mind of the average Hoosier, despite their widespread economic contributions to the state. But while Indiana Rail Road Company leaders say they aim to be a "behind the scenes" operation, they're taking one opportunity to toot their own horn. It recently celebrated the movement of its two-millionth carload of revenue freight-a testament to the importance of Indiana's rail industry and the company's role in it.
"People might not be aware how their lives are impacted by railroads every day," says Chris Rund, Indiana Rail Road Company's vice president for corporate services. "Every time you turn on a light or a computer, eat fresh fruits or veggies, drink a glass of orange juice or milk, get into your car and drive—railroads have had a direct role in keeping all of those essential conveniences available for all of us."
Rund says reliable, quality rail transportation is critically tied to the state's ability to compete economically—and Indiana has distinct advantages. Advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative Conexus Indiana says the state ranks 4th nationally in total freight railroads and 9th for railroad mileage.
Indiana Rail Road, based in Indianapolis, is a regional rail carrier that moves mostly industrial and consumer products for companies in the central and southwestern part of the state, and in recent years, has experienced what company leaders call a "meteoric" rise in business. It took the carrier nearly 19 years to haul its first million cars of revenue freight, but recently hit the two million mark—just seven years later. Listen
Operating 500 miles of rail in Indiana and Illinois, Rund says the resurgence of the coal industry in southwest Indiana is driving the increase; Peabody Energy selected Indiana Rail Road as the exclusive carrier for its Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County, the largest surface mine in the eastern U.S.
Mileage Collectors
Central Coast Chapter NRHS has announced plans for a proposed trip to be powered by the ATSF 4-8-4 #3751, from Los Angeles to Arizona and return. Additional plans are in the works to double-head with the former CB&Q 2-8-2, #4960 on the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona to the south rim of the Grand Canyon and return. The operating schedule will call for photo runs to be made on most days, freight traffic and time permitting. This eleven day steam excursion will be operated under contract with Amtrak, BNSF and the Arizona & California Railroad. Final approval and contracts are still pending. Several options will be made available in both premium and regular class which will include domes, lounges and coaches plus possibly Pullman sleepers. Patrons will be able to purchase round trip, one way or one day tickets. Proposed dates of the trip are May 12-21, 2012. For details see: http://www.goldenstaterails.com/Emergency Numbers
As Railfans we are often at trackside and in position to observe emergency conditions that could affect railroad safety or security. Keep these numbers handy to report incidents.
BNSF 800-832-5452
CN/IC 800-465-9239
CSX 800-232-0144
NS 800-453-2530
UP 888-877-7267
Amtrak 800-331-0008Got a story or picture?
Please email your digital photos and story material to bill@fbcmadisonville.com
or by postal mail to Bill Thomas, First Baptist Church, PO Box 607, Madisonville, KY 42431.
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