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New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:01 am
by David Lang
Early this week, Lake State dropped lots and lots ties from downtown Holly, North through the Grange Hall Road Crossing. I do not know how far North of Grange Hall Road or how far South of Holly the new ties extend, maybe someone else knows.
On the way to church on Sunday April 21st, the new ties were not there, but when driving home from work on Monday April 15th, the new ties had appeared.
Looks like a pretty big tie replacement project coming soon.
I'll post again when I notice this work starting, but its great to see the investment Lake State is making to their physical infrastructure.
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:14 am
by C&O Dispatcher
Although the traffic levels here are nothing like they used to be (20+ trains a day during my time), it's nice to see that LSRC is maintaining the track!
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:13 pm
by joeyuboats
From what I have seen from Lake State, they are about as first class as you can get in railroading. I had my doubts when they first began, but really have proved to be a winner. New track, new customers, good service, a great paint scheme, cannot ask for much more. The only sad issue was the end of the Alcos. Really loved those old girls.
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:26 am
by SD80MAC
joeyuboats wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:13 pm
From what I have seen from Lake State, they are about as first class as you can get in railroading. I had my doubts when they first began, but really have proved to be a winner. New track, new customers, good service, a great paint scheme, cannot ask for much more. The only sad issue was the end of the Alcos. Really loved those old girls.
You can’t really compare Jim George’s Lake State (1992-2013) to the current Lake State (2014-present). The former actively tried to run off business, while the latter aggressively seeks it out. Really about the only thing they have in common is the name!
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:43 am
by joeyuboats
Yes, you are correct--- wonder about the difference in the RR if Rickoff&Co were in charge from day one.
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:42 pm
by BamaSubdivision94
joeyuboats wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:13 pm
From what I have seen from Lake State, they are about as first class as you can get in railroading.
First class operation but from what I've heard, working for them is anything but.
Re: New Ties along the Lake State Railroad in Holly
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:56 pm
by joeyuboats
Now, why does that not surprise me? Retired now about 4 years. Had many driving jobs-- some good,some bad, always had an eye and ear open in case I decided to make a change. It seems that nowadays companies expect you to jump through hoops for them, but do the least they can for employees. Oh. well. .