by VicVega
http://www.stb.dot.gov/filings/all.nsf/ ... 232581.PDF
Now this is quite surprising, given the fact Class I's have been known for selling branch lines, not bying them. I'm guessing the short line just wasn't financially well off, unable to provide upgrades to the line which has been seeing more traffic, and BNSF decided to snatch back what they spun off in the mid 90's. Anyway, good news for the BNSF crews in Sioux City.
Now this is quite surprising, given the fact Class I's have been known for selling branch lines, not bying them. I'm guessing the short line just wasn't financially well off, unable to provide upgrades to the line which has been seeing more traffic, and BNSF decided to snatch back what they spun off in the mid 90's. Anyway, good news for the BNSF crews in Sioux City.