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MAY 9, 1998

Last Updated 09:00 ET

EASTERN RAILROAD NEWS

The logo issue generated nearly 300 e-mail messages from individuals for and against using the railroad logos on the news page. The overwhelming response was to keep them, as they provide a "target" for some to skim through and find certain railroad information. We wish we could please everyone, but that doesn't always happen. A decision has been made to continue using the logos. We are going to refine the logos into smaller files so that load time is a little quicker. Many thanks to all who gave their opinion and we hope you continue to enjoy Easter Railroad News. - Kevin Burkholder

ED. NOTE: There will only be one edition of the ERN page today. The May 10 page will be updated in the afternoon or early evening. Sorry for any inconvenience. - Kevin Burkholder

FINAL EDITION

SD70MAC TRACK

The SD70MAC's have shifted their operating territory for the weekend, and are holding down assignments based out of Selkirk, NY and Oak Island, NJ. A pair was also reported at Conway. The next pair was scheduled to be released from Altoona this weekend, the 4140 and 4141 were road tested but not officially released for service. -Kevin Burkholder

4130	Buffalo, NY	5/9/98	03:15 ET	ML-482
4131	Conway, PA	5/9/98	08:00 ET	No Report
4132	Buffalo, NY	5/9/98	03:15 ET	ML-482
4133	Conway, PA	5/9/98	08:00 ET	No Report
4134	Oak Island, NJ	5/9/98	02:40 ET	OIAL-8
4135	Oak Island, NJ	5/9/98	02:40 ET	OIAL-8
4136	Oak Island, NJ	5/9/98	03:40 ET	NSSE-7
4137	Oak Island, NJ	5/9/98	03:40 ET	NSSE-7
4138	Indianapolis, IN	5/9/98	08:20 ET	No Report
4139	Indianapolis, IN	5/9/98	08:20 ET	No Report

-Railnuts

MLW UPDATE

APACHE ON THE MOVE

Canadian Pacific train 923-08 arrived Toronto-Agincourt, Ontario last evening with CP C424 4230, and freshly painted Apache C424's 97, 98, and 99, followed by two dead SD40-2's CP 5618 and 5578. The Apache units are in fresh green and white paint and are destined for Holbrook, Arizona. The Apache units will go through customs at Toronto before being shipped west to Chicago for interchange with BNSF. BNSF will complete the trip from Chicago to Holbrook, AZ. All three units are on todays 535-09 train, departing Toronto at 04:35 ET. -Doug Hately, Bryce Lee, Paul Bloxham

NEW HOME NOT IN OHIO
An error yesterday on the editors part, saw CPR RS18u 1850 going to Ohio... The 1850 is actually going to the Cayuga Railway Co., Inc. located in Vestal, New York. The 1850, is going to the Owego Harford Railway for minor mechanical work and will subsequently be stored serviceable. It may see operation from time to time on Owego-Harford Railway. My apologies to the Cuyahoga Railroad in Ohio who probably wondered when they purchased an RS18u! Coincidentally, both units destined for the Owego-Harford (1811 and 1850) interchange were shipped to Buffalo.-Kevin Burkholder

SHORTLINE NEWS

SOUTHERN RAILWAY OF NEW JERSEY
Southern Railway of New Jersey's red and black painted F3A 727 will go to shop at Winslow Jct. shortly for body work and a repaint. When it emerges from shop it will be wearing New York Ontario and Western scheme matching #726. -Bob Kaplan

Please check this location daily, as new information will be posted, as it becomes available. If you have news to report or information regarding railroads in the Eastern United States, please send e-mail to Kevin Burkholder at KBurkholder@psghs.edu