Last night and this morning, I have worked on cleaning up the waybill sorting tray. It was really dusty from the construction last month. Plus, many things have changed since originally converting to this CC&WB method requiring new waybills and the purging of existing ones.
Line Abandonment Filing
The ROCK has filed a motion with the ICC to abandon the Clinton, Iowa line. The line sees little traffic and has been deemed unprofitable. During op sessions, the train is rarely run. What little traffic that the line does see simply gets in the way in Davenport. The line will be severed about a mile outside of Davenport. The remaining portion will be used as a yard lead for Davenport Yard.
Industry Changes
F/S Illinois Farm Supply has terminated their lease with the ROCK.
Daniel Grain Company (named after my father) is moving off the Clinton, Iowa line to Bureau. With the recently vacated real estate where the passenger station once stood, the former F/S Illinois Farm Supply spur can be extended down to allow for a small grain elevator with 2 to 3 spots.
Otis Elevator and Quad Cities Times will now be served by the Davenport Yard Job.
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