I live near the Flint Subdivision CN line from Flint to Port Huron MI. Often I see the ocassional CSX train amongst the hundreds of CN trains that pass through here every year. I understand that CSX has track rights. Today for the first time I saw a train with two BNSF locomotives and a CSX locomotive pulling a long string of auto racks. Can someone explain the odd motive power arrangement?

BTW the paint on the BNSF locos looked real fresh and was georgous especially when contrasted against the dull weathered CSX unit.

I just placed a $70 internet order with Tam Valley (Yes, I previously mentioned MRH).

I was given a choice of credit card or Paypal. (the option of useing a check was not mentioned) I selected credit card.  It seems Paypal was running the purchase anyway,  Paypal took over and  told me I had an account with them and I should use it.  I repeated that my choice was credit card. (all of this with mouse clicks - no human contact)

I have been digging around for some info on the NWP customers (Humboldt Creamery to be exact) and have came across two threads that have the  NWP back in business soon ...

    I want to share a video clip I came across while browsing thru some train sites. I dont know exactly the

    web adress but if you google Vic Smith City Edge you will see an amazing layout that will knock your

    socks off. Some of you may have already seen it but for those of you that havent it is a must see.

    ron netti