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Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:35 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

Interesting, related videos:

Sparrows Point

Vessel's Loss of Power

The second video makes one wonder "why was this vessel allowed to set sail?"

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:14 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

A smaller port at Sparrows Point (Tradepoint Atlantic) can handle some of the load but the Port of Baltimore is capable of deep-running ships. There's already talk about dredging around Sparrows Point to get the deep ships in and gain some resiliency. CSX, NS, and shortline Tradepoint Rail would do...

Re: Street running

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:29 pm ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Street running ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 295

GBN, "Strike three, you're out" :-D :-D

Re: Street running

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:41 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Street running ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 295

Michigan City. IN has got to be "in the running" with the C,SS,&SB operating trains (mostly passenger) down a busy street. Also, Bedford, IN comes to mind; that is where the MILW's trackage over the L&N began for its access to Louisville. It was also the route, IIRC, of the Amtrak ...

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:30 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

Here's a report from The Journal with regards to "Plan B". Fair Use: The collapse of a major bridge along a crucial trade corridor outside Baltimore idled shipping at one of the East Coast’s busiest ports, tied up coal shipments and pushed retailers, truckers and industrial firms to rerout...

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:02 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

Messrs. Constance and Jaymac, you do raise interesting points. First, the NTSB has jurisdiction in the matter as, even though it involves a foreign flagged vessel, it has occurred within inland waters. Away from Mr. Cowford, none here to my knowledge are connected with the maritime industry. So I ho...

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:35 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

It appears that the Port of Norfolk is the first "harbor of refuge": WVEC-TV This same station is reporting that Carnival Cruise vessels will all sail from Norfolk "for the duration". Now, again I'm not familiar with any ILA Agreements, and do not know if Longshoremen displaced f...

Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:51 am ¦  Forum: General Class I and II Discussion ¦  Topic: Francis Scott Key Bridge - Class I Impact ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 534

Giving thought to the March 26 incident resulting in the total destruction of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge resulting and at least six fatalities, the region will be adversely effected well beyond having to drive the long way around on the 695. I think the blame, after the NTSB concludes it...

Re: Intermodal to Saint John

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:05 am ¦  Forum: Canadian Pacific Railway ¦  Topic: Intermodal to Saint John ¦  Replies: 1432 ¦  Views: 146712

Interesting point Mr. Fromway. Through the COVID years, when the maritime companies were confronted with "find me a berth, any berth", I would say in all probability. But with East Coast berths suddenly plentiful, such liklihood is lessened, although Saint John could see some additional ca...

Re: What A Way....

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:26 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: What A Way.... ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 699

Mr. Wolf, the live feed to your local TV station you linked was quite interesting. I found it especially interesting how one of the on-airs noted the fear that many have about X-ing bridges. Well, that's me; the sooner I'm over, or with a tunnel, the sooner I'm through, the happier I be. Guess I'm g...

What A Way....

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:43 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: What A Way.... ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 699

....for Amtrak and MARC to get a temporary boost is their Baltimore passenger counts. I'm sure Mr. Wolf will concur. "Read all about it in the news source of your choice: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/26/us/baltimore-bridge-collapse?smid=url-share Speaking for myself, the sooner I'm over...

Re: Michigan Central Station

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:33 am ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: Michigan Central Station ¦  Replies: 482 ¦  Views: 99790

Mr. Dunville, Take Five on Erie somewhat North of Parent. Also, I had to give my new Passport a reason to justify its existence. Owing to health and desire, I think my overseas travels have come to an end. Maybe if I can find trip insurance with adequate Medevac coverage, I'll think differently, as ...

To my knowledge, after the Melbourne grade x-ing incident, the passengers were handled with busteetoots.

Re: Cocoa Station

 by Gilbert B Norman ¦  Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:21 am ¦  Forum: Brightline Trains LLC (formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin) ¦  Topic: Cocoa Station ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 518

So Martin and Brevard are "done deals"!!

Now how about Vero Beach for Indian River and Jensen Beach for St. Lucie.

Mr. Jersey, I think Stuart makes most sense as a Martin County stop. First, I think there would be less potential congestion at the "Achilles Heel" of the entire route - the St. Lucie River bridge, for which, absent public funding, simply cannot be addressed. Secondly, heavily Republican M...

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