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Old 01-17-2009, 03:14 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Somehow I doubt that military security was a major factor. I think you have to look more at management inertia & union featherbedding, which kept the railroads mired in early 20th century technology.
jamesqf,I value what you say and don't want to in any way discount what you've posted.My thought is that in light of "rescues"afforded other industries,the vitality of the railroads did not constitute a priority to the US Govt.,or things would have unfolded differently than they have.
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