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Old 03-19-2013, 12:44 PM   #59 (permalink)
Big Dave
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Hmmmm.

Sure do see a lot of container trains around here and almost no box cars any more.

The key has been automation of loading/unloading container on/off trains and on/off flat trailers.

Trains are so much more fuel efficient for long hauls. I think the break-even is now down to about 650 miles.
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