Conrail was famous for what many fans call their "scorched earth" policy
..... when they abandoned something, they didn't fool around.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: EJ Caylor [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 5:15 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [IllianaRR] The disgruntled scavenger
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> Just got back from Frankfort on another photo trip, this time of the I&F,
> NS Franfort Yard, & other such areas. Walked a little bit of the I&F,
> right around the end of the track, & also about a mile or so north of the
> end of track.
>
> Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how well Conrail cleaned up
> after itself when it abandoned trackage? This isn't the first time that
> I have walked down abandoned CR tracks, but they hardly have anything
> left lying around. The only thing I found was a small pile of about 6-78
> spikes, & pieces of ties. I just find it strange compared to other
> railroads when they abandon trackage. The B&O Decatur Sub west of Indy
> is scattered with remains of the railroad, even though there is no track
> left. I've seen mileposts, speed limit signs, even a signal mast, not to
> mention the station in Roachdale. I guess CSX had different priorities
> when it came to abandoning trackage. Anyway, enough of my rambling, I
> guess I am just bitter that I didn't find anything of interest like I did
> when i got those Battery Report Sheets in Crawfordsville.
>
>
> E.J. Caylor
> Central Indiana Railroad Information Network
> http://members.tripod.com/Caylorman/rail.htm
>
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