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Visiting Washington State by Train
Washington State is located on the Pacific north coast of the United State; it's bordered by British Columbia (Canada) in the North, by Idaho State on the East side, and by Oregon State in the South.
The state can be divided into 6 geographic land a [...] (Read Article)
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April 17 2012 - Titanic tragedy as reported in the Reading Eagle
READING, April 20 - John B. Thayer, second vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and one of the victims of the Titanic disaster, visited Reading a few months ago with Pres. McCrea. Their party was entertained at the Mineral Springs Hotel. |
March 22 2012 - Restoring a rail line
MARQUETTE - The Humboldt Township Board is looking for support from the Marquette County Board in its efforts to acquire and restore a section of abandoned railroad grade for industrial purposes, including shipping Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. |
March 06 2012 - Oregon Trails: Cementing a Legacy
By Ron Brown GOLD HILL, Ore. -- It was mining that brought some of the first settlers to Southern Oregon, mostly looking for gold and silver. But it was mining of a lowlier mineral, and using it to make one of our most common building materials that produced one of our region's longest running and successful mining operations. It was almost a hundred years ago that work began on what was to ... |
February 01 2012 - Anti-railway Bastar protests halt iron ore shipments
A protest to demand better railway connectivity in insurgency-hit, mineral rich Bastar region of Chhattisgarh held up iron ore shipments by state-run National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd for the sixth consecutive day Wednesday, an official said. |
November 11 2011 - Genesee & Wyoming traffic up 14 pct
Railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming Inc. said Friday its October traffic increased 14.2 percent as it expanded its rail network and boosted shipments of metals and minerals. |
October 03 2011 - Comment on Colorado in the running for 600-job solar plant
None because the railroads received mineral rights for land 10 miles either side of any railroad track... Hence Union Pacific Resources AKA today as Anadarko Petroleum - not exactly a tax incentive back then now was it??? |
October 03 2011 - Coast-to-valley rail line returns
COOS BAY — For the past four months, Oregon Resources Corporation has been loading chromite bound for metal foundries and another mineral known as “high iron” onto trucks, heading east. Most of the company’s business is in chromite, which is used to make the ferrochromium that winds up in steel … |
October 02 2011 - Shippers eagerly await reopening of Coos Bay-Eugene rail line
COOS BAY — For the past four months, Oregon Resources Corporation has been loading chromite bound for metal foundries and another mineral known as “high iron” onto trucks, heading east. Moving the product to the valley by truck probably increases Oregon Resources’ shipping costs by 30 percent, director of logistics … |
October 16 2011 - Feds renew $1.5M grant to WVU engineering program
The Associated Press The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The U.S. Department of Energy is giving West Virginia University $1.5 million over the next five years to help create the next generation of energy engineers. The grant requires the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources to train 10-15 students a year in conducting energy assessments, as well as extensive follow-up reporting and ... |
October 04 2011 - Big Train® Launches Fit Frappe™ Protein Drink Mix to Foodservice
Coffee Houses and Restaurants Can Now Serve Delicious Protein Coffee Beverages.Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2011 The delicious taste of a Big Train beverage is now available with the healthy benefits of protein, vitamins and minerals. Introducing Fit Frappé™ – a tasty drink that provides a powerful boost of healthy energy for consumers. ... |
October 26 2011 - Last chance to ride on the Mount Rainier scenic steam train ride and dinner
The final three trips on board the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad stream train ride are Aug. 20, and Aug. 26-27. Enjoy a BBQ dinner as you follow the Nisqually River then on through the beautiful foothills of the mountain valley. The train departs from the Elbe Depot for a 40 to 45 minute trip out to pristine Mineral Lake. There you will be greeted by a good Ole' Fashion BBQ with BBQ Ribs ... |
June 09 2011 - U.S. Railroads Facing Lawsuit
Yesterday, in a major development, which may have a far reaching consequence, the Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC sued two major U.S. freight railroads, Union Pacific Corp. and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. |
June 07 2011 - Buffett’s BNSF, Union Pacific Sued Over Pricing
Warren Buffett’s Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Co. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. were sued by Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC over claims they conspired to drive up costs for shipping coal and other products. |
June 07 2011 - Buffett’s BNSF, Union Pacific Sued by Oxbow Over Pricing
Warren Buffett’s Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Co. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. were sued by Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC over claims they conspired to drive up costs for shipping coal and other products. |
June 07 2011 - Oxbow Sues Union Pacific and BNSF for Monopolization and Price-Fixing
Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC, Oxbow Mining, LLC, Oxbow Calcining International LLC, Oxbow Midwest Calcining LLC, Oxbow Calcining LLC and Terror Creek LLC today sued Union Pacific Railroad Company and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company , accusing the railroads of monopolizing and price-fixing illegally to gouge customers with high rates. |
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