Announcement from the CEO...
The CEO has announced some changes to the construction agenda. Due to budgetary restraints, Phase II (Peoria and Meredosia branches) of construction has been postponed for approximately a year. Engineering reports that they are close to having enough materials to complete Phase III (CNW branch) of construction. Construction is expected to start in the very near future. The CEO has reported that operating on a strict budget now will benefit the railroad greatly in the future.
Phase I - West Davenport to Chicago (Burr Oak Yard)
Phase Ib - Davenport Shops
Phase II - Peoria and Meredosia Branches
Phase III - Chicago & Northwestern Branchline
Engineering Report:
Last night, operating in the cover of darkness (to cover up their mistake), crews installed the new crossover in Blue Island, IL. Preliminary tests this morning were successful. Also, while out last night, crews installed the subroadbed (cork) for Burr Oak Yard(s) (old yard off the old mainline alignment down Main St. through Blue Island and new (new alignment to the right).
Track crews were very busy this afternoon and evening. Burr Oak Yard is complete. The former Indiana Harbor Belt line in Blue Island is complete along with the industrial spur. Davenport yard track extensions are complete. Plus, the industrial trackage in Rock Island is also secured to the layout. Engineering reports that all track has been laid for Phase I (99 days from when the first board was cut). Management applauds the efforts of crews in meeting the company's goals!!
Clerk Dept Report:
The clerk department is on a mission to find Southern wood chip hoppers, along with three steel coil cars for operations. Some excess equipment will be sold.
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