Friday, July 31, 2015

Kids Get Free Ice Cream This Weekend

Received the following via email from the Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington, NJ. 


Kids Get Free Ice Cream This Weekend
on the Black River & Western Railroad!




You heard that right! This weekend August 1-2, paid children on BR&W Summer Excursion trains will each receive one free ice cream treat!

Just purchase your regular-priced tickets at Flemington or Ringoes Station. Ice cream will be distributed at Ringoes Station. One free treat per child; additional ice cream is available for purchase.
Click Here for complete details and this weekend's train schedule!



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Caboose Trains - 2015

Saturday June 6, 2015 to Saturday August 22, 2015 Enjoy an evening train ride from Ringoes to Flemington and return in one of our historic cabooses! Cabooses from several railroads are available and include bay window, cupola, and wide-vision models.

THIS TRAIN BOARDS AT RINGOES STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.


Readin' Railroad Story Time - 2015
Saturday June 13, 2015 to Saturday August 15, 2015 Enjoy a round-trip excursion between Flemington and Ringoes, and a reading of a popular children's book. Kids can follow along with their own copy of the book! Reservations required. "A" tickets are Adult tickets (age 12+). "C" tickets are Child tickets (under age 12). Make sure you consider how many books you want when choosing which tickets to purchase. Only tickets that indicate "1 book" in their description include a book!

THIS TRAIN DEPARTS FROM FLEMINGTON STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.


Candy Cane Limited - 2015
Saturday November 21, 2015 to Sunday December 20, 2015 Board this train at Flemington Station for a ride to Ringoes and return. On board the train, Santa, Mrs Claus, and their helper will greet all the kids, posing for photos upon request. All passengers receive a candy cane, and kids receive a small gift from Santa! Perfect for younger children that would have trouble waiting in line at the North Pole, or may be overwhelmed by an extended visit with Santa. This train does NOT include at stop at Ringoes or the "North Pole". Coaches are heated.


North Pole Express - 2015
Saturday November 21, 2015 to Sunday December 20, 2015 The North Pole Express offers an exciting train ride to North Pole Station to visit Santa & Mrs Claus! Enjoy refreshments, singing along with the elves, a chance to tell Santa your Christmas wish, and much more. This is a special experience the entire family won't forget. For complete details on this event please visit our website at www.blackriverrailroad.com.



Victorian Christmas Special - 2015
Friday December 4, 2015 New for 2015, BR&W's Victorian Christmas Special features a more traditional faith-based Christmas celebration than our more secular Candy Cane Limited and North Pole Express. This unique event features live performances by Victorian Carolers from Act 1 Productions, a live nativity scene, a visit from Father Christmas, stories of the very first Christmas, and more! Your train departs from Flemington Station. Allow approximately two to two and a half hours for your entire trip. Coaches are heated.


NMRA Garden State Division Meet - This Saturday

Received the following via email. 

G.S.D. Meets are open to all - 
Bring a FRIEND
NMRA Garden State Division Summer Meet 
This Saturday 
August 1, 2015 at 11:00 am
Location
Western New Jersey
And
Eastern Pennsylvania
WHAT???  - You are saying - Read On
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            Join us for an enjoyable day in the area of the Delaware Water Gap. Locations like the Lackawanna Cutoff, the Paulinskill Viaduct, the Delaware River Viaduct, the DL&W “Old Road” Bridge, and many other historic locations in the area. This is the old stomping grounds of the DL&W, the NYS&W, and the L&NE railroads. 

            We will meet up at 11:00 am at the Broadway Pub in the town of Bangor, PA where directions for the layout tours will handed out.  But, before you leave Bangor, be sure to make a stop at the Slate Belt Heritage Center just down the street. Bangor is in the Slate Belt of Pennsylvania and there are interesting exhibits on the production of slate in the area. 

            In the afternoon, there will be three great layouts to visit.  Tony Koester’s Nickel Plate Road, Ed Suhy’s Santa Fe and Harold Werthwein”s layout based on the Erie
For additional details see the Whistle Post newsletter
on line at
Addresses and maps to layouts will be available
at the Broadway Pub 11:00 am on.

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The NMRA Garden State Division is at



STEAM on the A&A!!!!

Received the following via email from Kermit Geary, Jr.  Text and photos are his. 

A good time was had by all during the first weekend of STEAM excursions on 
The Allentown and Auburn Railroad. Didn't get may pictures between working 
the station on Saturday and Conducting on Sunday. If you haven't been down 
to visit us, by all means do so! You will find a group of dedicated 
volunteers who work well together and play well together. No Drama ALLOWED!
Steam will continue next weekend, August 1st & 2nd. Six trains operating 
between 10 AM and 5 PM. Fare is $15.00 per adult for a leisurely 8 mile 
round trip from the historic Kutztown depot to Topton. 
 








Readin Railroad Story Time

Received the following from the Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington, NJ 

Readin' Railroad Story Time
This Saturday!
Dear Patron,

Tickets are available for Readin' Railroad Story Time! This unique train tailored for our youngest guests features a reading of a popular children's book, a sing-along, magic tricks, and much more!

The train departs Flemington Station this Saturday at 10:00 AM. Reservations are required, and are available through our website.

Visit Our Website
Readin' Railroad Story Time - 2015
Saturday June 13, 2015 to Saturday August 15, 2015 Enjoy a round-trip excursion between Flemington and Ringoes, and a reading of a popular children's book. Kids can follow along with their own copy of the book! Reservations required. "A" tickets are Adult tickets (age 12+). "C" tickets are Child tickets (under age 12). Make sure you consider how many books you want when choosing which tickets to purchase. Only tickets that indicate "1 book" in their description include a book!

THIS TRAIN DEPARTS FROM FLEMINGTON STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Caboose Trains - 2015

Saturday June 6, 2015 to Saturday August 22, 2015 Enjoy an evening train ride from Ringoes to Flemington and return in one of our historic cabooses! Cabooses from several railroads are available and include bay window, cupola, and wide-vision models.

THIS TRAIN BOARDS AT RINGOES STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Alan Shaw named NS executive vice president and chief marketing officer

Received the following via email. 

Alan Shaw named Norfolk Southern executive vice president and chief marketing officer

NORFOLK, Va., May 14, 2015 – Alan H. Shaw has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer by the board of directors of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC), Chairman and CEO Wick Moorman said today.

The appointment is effective May 16, 2015, with an office in Norfolk, and Shaw will report to NS President James A. Squires. He succeeds Donald W. Seale, who retired after 39 years in management positions in NS’ marketing division.

“Norfolk Southern’s ongoing goal is to provide reliable rail services and market access that support our shippers and receivers as leaders in their business sectors,” Moorman said. “Alan has the experience and market perspective to ensure that our valued customer partnerships grow even stronger.”

“I have the highest confidence in Alan and the entire Marketing Division to continue finding effective ways for customers to take advantage of the best that rail has to offer,” said Squires. “Clean, safe, dependable rail transportation is what moves the economy, and Alan has the long-term perspective to build on those advantages.”

Reporting to Shaw will be NS’ merchandise, intermodal, and coal marketing organizations; the teams that manage shipping options such as short line connections and the transload network; real estate services; and the corporation’s industrial development services for companies that want to locate and expand rail-served businesses.

Shaw joined NS in 1994 and has held positions in the finance and marketing departments. He served as group vice president coal marketing and group vice president chemicals before being named vice president intermodal operations, his current position, in 2013. He holds degrees from Virginia Tech and is a graduate of the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.

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CSX CFO Reviews Volume and Earnings Expectations for 2015

Received the following via email.  

CSX CFO Reviews Volume and Earnings Expectations for 2015

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 14, 2015 - CSX (NYSE: CSX) Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Eliasson today discussed the company's performance and second quarter volume and earnings projections at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Transportation Conference in Boston.

Eliasson highlighted the financial performance over the past decade, during which CSX delivered a compound annual growth rate in earnings per share of 20 percent, despite the loss of nearly $900 million in coal revenue over the last few years.

"We have delivered strong shareholder value by remaining focused on our three key value levers: pricing above inflation, driving ever more efficient operations, and growing our merchandise and intermodal businesses faster than the economy," Eliasson said. "CSX is emerging from the energy transition a stronger company with a more diversified business mix, which has been evident over the last three quarters in which we have delivered double-digit earnings growth and significant margin expansion."

Eliasson outlined the company's view of second quarter volume, which is tracking slightly below expected levels due to very strong comparisons to last year. However, thanks to improving service levels and asset utilization, the company still expects second quarter EPS growth that is flat to slightly up compared to last year.

For the full year, CSX continues to expect EPS growth in the mid-to-high single digit range, as well as meaningful margin expansion as the company makes progress toward a mid-60s operating ratio. Earnings growth this year will be driven predominantly by accelerating pricing performance and productivity gains approaching $200 million as the company cycles strong volume comparisons and additional headwinds coal. 

The foundation of CSX's strategy is delivering excellent service to customers.  To that end, the company is making key resource investments to enhance service to the levels it produced prior to last year, and position the CSX to take advantage of the long-term growth opportunities present across nearly all of the markets it serves.

About CSX Disclosures and the Company

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com.  CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Slideshare (http://www.slideshare.net/HowTomorrowMoves).  The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time.

More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. 

Contact:
David Baggs, Investor Relations
904-359-4812

Melanie Cost, Corporate Communications
904-359-1702



NS CEO tells shareholders he’s confident of long-term strengths and success

Received the following via email.

Norfolk Southern CEO tells shareholders he’s confident of long-term strengths and success

WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 14, 2015 -- Addressing his last annual meeting as Norfolk Southern’s CEO, Wick Moorman told shareholders that “we see continuing strength in the overall economy as well as opportunities in many of the markets we serve,” and, “We are confident in our company’s long-term strengths and prospects for continued success.”

President Jim Squires becomes CEO June 1, and Moorman will remain as executive chairman of the board. Moorman reviewed company highlights of 2014, which included earning record income, revenues, and earnings per share while establishing its best-ever operating ratio, a key indicator of operating performance. These accomplishments were especially significant, Moorman said, considering 2014’s extreme winter weather and traffic surges that exceeded expectations, which created service challenges.

He delivered an upbeat message to customers and stockholders. “We expect to reach the strong velocity and service levels we saw in 2012 and 2013 by the second half of this year,” Moorman said. “As we restore our network’s velocity and efficiency, we will be able to secure additional business at rates that will drive positive returns for our shareholders.”

In official business, stockholders re-elected 13 directors for terms expiring in 2016: Thomas D. Bell Jr., chairman of Mesa Capital Partners; Erskine B. Bowles, senior advisor and vice chairman of BDT Capital Partners LLC; Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer of Amgen Inc.; Wesley G. Bush, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Northrop Grumman Corporation; Daniel A. Carp, chairman of Delta Air Lines Inc.; Karen N. Horn, a partner with Brock Capital Group; Steven F. Leer, senior adviser to Arch Coal Inc.; Michael D. Lockhart, retired chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Armstrong World Industries Inc.; Amy E. Miles, chief executive officer of Regal Entertainment Group; Moorman; Martin H. Nesbitt, co-founder of The Vistria Group; Squires; and John R. Thompson, government relations consultant for Best Buy Co. Inc.

Stockholders ratified appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors and approved an advisory resolution on the compensation of executive officers, an executive management incentive plan and a long-term incentive plan.

Moorman's remarks and a new video are posted in the Investor Relations section of the Norfolk Southern website.

About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.


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CSX and Partners Give Back “Beyond Our Rails” in Philadelphia

Received the following via email. 

CSX and Partners Give Back “Beyond Our Rails” in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pa. – May 12, 2015 – More than 180 volunteers from CSX, its national service partners Action for Healthy Kids, City Year and Alliance for Community Trees, and community and school representatives gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday to improve a school facility and the local environment.

Throughout the morning, volunteers worked at D. Newlin Fell Elementary School to revamp the outdoor playground; install insulation on pipes in the gymnasium; build bookshelves and storage cubbies; and paint murals and repair school walls.

Additionally, volunteers gathered with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at The Navy Yard to donate 250 native trees to area residents for their own personal planting to strengthen the urban tree canopy. This giveaway was made possible through CSX’s partnership with Alliance for Community Trees.

“Rail is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to move freight, and with a network that spans across 23 states and two Canadian provinces, we have a large responsibility to ensure that we’re making a positive impact on the environment,” said Rodney Oglesby, resident vice president of state government affairs, CSX. “We’re proud to bring our focus on the environment to Philadelphia by working with the D. Newlin Fell Elementary School to beautify their learning environment, and partnering with the Alliance for Community Trees to support local tree planting.”

“We’re excited to work with CSX and our local community partners to plant and restore trees across the U.S. It’s a great way to improve the environment, as well as educate our neighbors about the importance of stewardship and instill a lifetime value around protecting and beautifying our planet,” said Sarah Anderson, program director, Alliance for Community Trees.

This is the second event where volunteers, employees and neighbors were encouraged to use #LocalMotive to join an ongoing conversation about CSX’s presence in the communities it serves through volunteerism, job creation, and moving the goods that are essential for the economy. In Pennsylvania, CSX employs more than 1,080 people and handles more than 2 million carloads of freight each year. CSX has major facilities in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chambersburg, Butler, Chester and Aston. View the #LocalMotive conversation online at www.beyondourrails.org/localmotive.

About CSX

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.  More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

Contact:
Kaitlyn Barrett
kaitlyn_barrett@csx.com
904-359-1037



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Mead Avenue Bridge Disassembled, SAVED (+Old Photos?)

Received the following from our correspondent in NW Pennsylvania.   This is slightly off the topic of trains and model railroading, but perhaps some of our readers has some additional information they could share.  These bridges were located in Meadville and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. 


FYI, the gentleman who graciously purchased this incredibly historic structure over French Creek in Meadville for preservation would like to restore it as accurately as he possibly can. He needs as many vintage photographs as he can get, especially of ornamental details, in order to faithfully rejuvenate or recreate them, such as the column spires that stood at the end portal corners. The Crawford County Historical Society and other sources have scant few old pictures of the Historic Mead Avenue Bridge. Does anyone know of (or have) any such photos?  Also, if you know the whereabouts of any actual trim / ornamentation from these trusses, please contact me (Nathan Clark ), and I can put you in touch with him. The Mead Avenue Bridge is already 75% dismantled and safely removed for storage and eventual reassembly. 

Mead Avenue Bridge web page:  
   http://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/mead/#photosvideos

The owner has also purchased the big through-truss bridge over French Creek at Carlton in the northeast corner of Mercer County. If you know of old photographs or surviving features from it, those would be appreciated by the new owner and restoration team, as well.

Carlton Bridge web page:
     http://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=truss/carlton/


Saturday, July 25, 2015

Polar Express Info & Ticket Sweepstakes

Received the following via email from The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg, NJ. 

Polar Express Info &
Ticket Sweepstakes 
July 2015
POLAR EXPRESS TICKET SWEEPSTEAKS
The Polar Express 2015
 

As many of you know, the demand for our Polar Express tickets wreaked havoc with our ticketing system last year. This year we will be using Ticket Web ( ticketweb.com). We have negotiated a deal that while adding a cost to each ticket purchase, will not be excessive.
We will still be issuing our beautiful collectible tickets on site, and all tickets will be ONLY distributed through our ticket booth.
Tickets will go on sale Midnight August 1st  ( 11:59 july 31st) and usually sell out in just a few hours.
Some changes this year.
1. If you wish to sit together you must purchase the tickets together or risk not being able to sit in the same car.
2. You will have the ability to choose our single level long island car seating, the double decker cars, downstairs, or upstairs.
Please follow this link for pricing and the dates of the trips:

 
Sincerely,
 

Chris Cotty
VP & GM
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Polar Express Ticket Sweepstakes
Win tickets for the Polar Express
We have an amazing new trip coming up in August, It is called the Knight Train.
I highly encourage you to buy tickets and spend a day with us in this magical trip back in time.
Every ticket order purchased for  Knight Train
 BEFORE 7-28-15 
will be entered into a sweepstakes, and one lucky  family will win 4 FREE tickets for The Polar Express for
 ANY SCHEDULED TIME.
Knight Train Details
Brought to you by the folks at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire & The Delaware River Railroad Excursions.
Prepare yourself for a full day of family fun and adventure on the Knight Train. Immerse yourself in the fully interactive world of the Knight Train.
Enjoy the Renaissance Faire on the station grounds complete with acts and entertainment as well as food and merchandise vendors.
Enjoy the different acts, vendors and entertainment throughout the day, before and after your train ride back in time.
The real magic happens when you journey back in time to the King Arthur's Tournament of Champions at the ruins of Kilns Castle. Each train car will have it's very own Knight and Squire to escort you to the tournament. BEWARE, the tournament may awaken the evil sprit rumored to inhabit the ruins of the castle and disrupt the tournament! Will this be the year? Come cheer on your champions at the ruins and if the evil spirit makes her move, lets hope that Merlin the great wizard shows up in time to save the day!

BUY TICKETS FOR KNIGHT TRAIN AND AUTOMATICALLY ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES FOR 4 POLAR EXPRESS TICKETS

The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
99 Elizabeth Street

Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865
877trainride
TO WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK OF POLAR EXPRESS TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE ENTRY FOR EVERY TICKET ORDER FOR THE KNIGHT TRAIN PURCHASED PRIOR TO 7-28-15
 


Saturday, July 18, 2015

Readin Railroad Story Time

Received the following via email from The Black River & Western Railroad in Flemington, NJ.


Readin' Railroad Story Time
This Saturday!

Tickets are available for Readin' Railroad Story Time! This unique train tailored for our youngest guests features a reading of a popular children's book, a sing-along, magic tricks, and much more!

The train departs Flemington Station this Saturday at 10:00 AM. Reservations are required, and are available through our website.

Visit Our Website
Readin' Railroad Story Time - 2015
Saturday June 13, 2015 to Saturday August 15, 2015 Enjoy a round-trip excursion between Flemington and Ringoes, and a reading of a popular children's book. Kids can follow along with their own copy of the book! Reservations required. "A" tickets are Adult tickets (age 12+). "C" tickets are Child tickets (under age 12). Make sure you consider how many books you want when choosing which tickets to purchase. Only tickets that indicate "1 book" in their description include a book!

THIS TRAIN DEPARTS FROM FLEMINGTON STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.


Caboose Trains - 2015

Saturday June 6, 2015 to Saturday August 22, 2015 Enjoy an evening train ride from Ringoes to Flemington and return in one of our historic cabooses! Cabooses from several railroads are available and include bay window, cupola, and wide-vision models.

THIS TRAIN BOARDS AT RINGOES STATION - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.



Monday, July 13, 2015

CSX Corporation CFO to Address Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Transportation Conference

Received the following via email.

CSX Corporation Chief Financial Officer to Address Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Transportation Conference

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 7, 2015 - Fredrik Eliasson, CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX) executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Transportation Conference in Boston on Thursday, May 14, at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time.

Access to the audio webcast will be available on CSX's website at http://investors.csx.com.  A replay and accompanying audio will be available following the conclusion of this event.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com.

About CSX and its Disclosures

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

This announcement, as well as additional financial information, is available on the company's website at http://investors.csx.com. CSX also uses social media channels to communicate information about the company. Although social media channels are not intended to be the primary method of disclosure for material information, it is possible that certain information CSX posts on social media could be deemed to be material.

Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in the company to review the information we post on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) and on Slideshare (http://www.slideshare.net/HowTomorrowMoves).  The social media channels used by CSX may be updated from time to time.

More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX).

Contact:
David Baggs, Investor Relations
904-359-4812

Melanie Cost, Corporate Communications
904-359-1702


CSX Employee Honored for Environmental Excellence by Association of American Railroads

Received the following via email.

CSX Employee Honored for Environmental Excellence by Association of American Railroads

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - May 7, 2015 - The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recognized CSX employee Suneil Kuthiala with the John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award for his outstanding environmental leadership, especially in the area of fuel efficiency.

Kuthiala is a director of advanced engineering at CSX, with 14 years of service with the company in positions across engineering and technology. Currently, Kuthiala oversees the implementation and development of a technology solution, GE's Trip Optimizer, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

"CSX has a strong record of industry leadership around environmental excellence, and I'm proud to see Suneil recognized with this distinguished award," said Carl Gerhardstein, assistant vice president of public health, safety and environment. "At CSX, we believe that how you get there matters, and Suneil and his team are leading drastic fuel efficiency improvements that minimize CSX's impact on the environment while simultaneously reducing the company's fuel spend."

Trip Optimizer uses technology to identify fuel efficiency opportunities. Driven by Suneil's leadership, Trip Optimizer is helping CSX deliver on its goal to further reduce GHG emission intensity six to eight percent over 2011 levels by 2020. Currently, Trip Optimizer yields a 174,000-ton average reduction in GHG emissions annually, the equivalent of taking more than 36,000 cars off the road in a single year. CSX has saved 11.8 million gallons of fuel because of the program.

"The major fuel-efficiency benefits we've seen from this program are a testament to the Trip Optimizer team's dedicated efforts and focus on the environment," said John Hart, assistant vice president, process excellence. "This program is changing the way CSX uses technology to improve operational, financial and environmental performance."

The annual Chafee Environmental Excellence Award is named for the late Rhode Island senator who devoted his career to protecting the environment. Kuthiala is the ninth CSX employee to win this award.

About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company.  It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.  For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development.  Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.  It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.  More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.  Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).

Contact:
Kaitlyn Barrett
(904) 359-1037


Allentown & Auburn debuts

Received the following via email from Kermit Geary, Jr.  Text and photos are his. 

May 2nd 2015 was a signature perfect day with the completion of the painting 
and lettering of The Allentown and Auburn Railroad's locomotive 206. It was 
also a chance to show-case the unit at night thanks to Steve Barry, Michael 
Burkhart, and Brian Alesin. It was long couple of months to get to this 
point, but the results were worth the wait.







Recreating the 1970's in Scranton, PA

Received the following via email from Kermit Geary, Jr.  Text and photos are his. 

The weather yesterday evening (5-6-15) was so nice, I couldn't resist taking a 
few shots after work.