In a message dated 9/1/99 3:20:56 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << As I headed to class and crossed the CSX in downtown Lafayette, I saw a CSX family lines with yellow nose treatment (It's been months since I've seen something in CSX predecessor colors) and UP trailer waiting to get into the yard at Salem Street. Have no idea what the train symbol or engine #'s were. >> I guess I wasn't the only person to think spotting a grungy Family Lines painted loco was noteworthy. The train you mention was sitting in the pass at Brookston at 5:30 pm today, power still attached and manned. Power was CSX 3115 (Family Lines with yellow nose) and UP 630. Mostly all newer CSX Grain Express cars. Not sure if it is being deposited there for loading. It's been quite a while since Demeter loaded a train. Most curious was the sighting of yet another grungy Family Lines unit this morning about 7:45 am at the exact same spot!! CSX 3101 (facing south) was trailing a GP40 on what looked like a local job. It was a short train, sitting at the north end of the pass with no one aboard. Mike Hasbargen ------------------------------------------------------ This is the Illiana Railroad Discussion List. For more info visit http://www.railcenter.com/illiana ------------------------------------------------------
