New Casle Train Cars

New Castle Indiana has been invaded by junk train cars. In February of 2008 these train cars snuck into town in the dead of the night and they still remain as of August 29th.

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[pacirr]

The town's leaders should insist the railroad clean up any offensive graffiti, and recommend any future car storage in town should consist of flat cars (of which many thousands are being stored around the country) At no more than 4 ft tall, they appear much less intrusive than a 20 ft tall autorack.

[PossumRoadkill]

@pacirr Yes, the town has tried to get him to clean up the graffiti, but he ignores the city. They can't really afford to fight him over this due to the down economy and budget cuts. We tried to negotiate with him to have the flat cars moved in and he did bring in a few but still most of the cars are the transporters.

[pacirr]

Many short line railroads like c&nc are having to supplement their income by storing cars for a fee on unused tracks for car leasing companies or other railroads. Sometimes this income is the only thing keeping them afloat. So, while I agree that it is a little ridiculous to park these cars right through the middle of town next to so many homes, it may be the only thing keeping these tracks from being torn up, which could be detrimental to the town's economic future.

[PossumRoadkill]

@pacirr Thank you those are all very good points. The railroad owner has several miles of track that could be used to store these cars that is setting idle. His contract runs out in a couple of weeks and they may be moved out. That does not mean he won't sign a new lease with someone else.

[PossumRoadkill]

@bcv1954 Yes I know where you are talking about. I opposed that as well. We are still waiting for the court case to decide the outcome. While I watch New Castle wither and die, I am trying to do something about it. I work everyday to help facilitate new businesses to move here. This has never been about anti business, it's about the business being a good neighbor to the community. They have stopped being one when they did this.

[bcv1954]

Glad you were able to secure employment in NC. My family history centered around Chrysler as well. One of my former employers properties is now a scrap yard- again, something more worthy of complaint. I had no interest in watching NC wither and die as a viable community. I hate that it is happening.

[PossumRoadkill]

Ok what is it? I don't like riddles so get to the point.

[PossumRoadkill]

@bcv1954 I'm not twisting anything. It is what it is. We have been told bu the owners of these train cars that very few of these will ever be back in service. They are switching to a newer lighter transporter for the auto industry. C&CN does not own these cars. I know exactly why Chysler left this town, I have family who have worked there for decades and many of my friends. I commuted to work for over 30 years until I found a job here in New Castle. So I have 10 years on you. Big deal.

[DetroitLove4U]

Did you know those lovely yellow train cars brought something apparent to your town that you are currently commandeering? Better believe it sweety pie! Say hello to the old yeller wifey for us now you best stop sorting royal oaks and be loyal now you here.

[bcv1954]

Professional complainers... all the same.