Re: Is the Erie east of Bingo next? Re: (erielack) NS Buffalo LineChanges

[A Samostie <quahog_@_sprint.ca>]

Dear Group,

It's all conjecture at this point... but, let us hope that NS would not
adopt Conrail's "scorched earth policy" and tear up the tracks to
prevent NYSW, CP or others from gaining control of the Binghamton - Port
Jervis - Northern NJ route.

Cheers,
Alan <quahog_@_sprint.ca>
ELHS #3178

David Green wrote:
> 
> If NS was foolish enough to sell the ex-EL Southern Tier someone would scarf
> it up.  Both Conrail and NS have kept the line on a starvation diet to keep
> it out of the hands of a company that would become a competitor to either
> one (among other reasons).  If I was NS I would hang onto the Southern Tier.
> Personally, I hope they are arrogant enough (they are) to think they could
> sell it and weather such competition.  The EL WILL rise again!
> 
> - Dave Green, ELHS #1366

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