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Chessie System Caboose

Is Union Pacific the slowly dripping I.V. in the two builder market? When Union Pacific pulls the plug, will EMD flat-line? Virtually every modern locomotive on BNSF's Transcon is a GE product; CSX stenciled-in "4500's" on its SD70MAC's to make room for 700 series ES44AC's. Is this curtains?

I see a modern C628 in the SD70ACe; bulky, tough, and a product that itself functions adequately well. Its failure to bring in ES44-size profits, however, foreshadows that EMD's R&D will create a C636 on its next try. Poetic justice.

I grew up on the SD40-2. It is impossible to believe that the throngs of hundreds are fading; with them, perhaps their builder. I was too young to feel an Alco-enthusiasts pain. I understand it now.

Will the world allow a one-builder market? Will EMD be able to keep its costs down and its performance high enough to satisfy especially Union Pacific, and at least one or two other railroads-KCS, CN, NS? If EMD is extinguished, will locomotive building be a lucrative enough venture against GE and the GEVO to attract an upstart?

GE patiently awaited its opportunity. A Dash-7 was often spotted between SD40-2 bookends. EMD had the goods; GE got orders to keep the game fair.

AC traction stepped GE up. The railroads weren't concerned with history; they wanted a reliable product as cheaply and quickly as possible. When the R&D settled, GE won. We had the SD70MAC and the AC4400CW, the AC4400CW being nearly a 3:1 favorite.

EMD doesn't have the bankroll to stay in the business; GE could ride out slow locomotive sales when it got the occasional bone. If there is going to be a second builder, it is going to have to be big and strong enough to live in GE's doghouse for awhile.

Andy Fletcher's career as an artist started early. He began drawing trains-one of his first loves-from his own photos when he was still in school. In 1992, Burlington Northern Railroad asked him to design their popular SD70MAC Executive color scheme. Altogether, Andy has drawn over a thousand trains, from steam to modern diesel and cars, cabooses and other equipment. He has been commissioned to paint trains for many of the railroad historical societies and museums.

Atlas Model ATM20000558 Ho Master Ev Caboose Chessie 3194 $34.15 Based on prototypes that were built during the 1960s, these cabooses were popular on railroads from coast-coast. Thin endrails. Window glazing. Separate brake cylinder. Open smoke stack. Triple valve and air reservoir. Roller-bearing caboose trucks. Roofwalk where appropriate. Accurate painting and lettering.

Atlas Model ATM20000557 Ho Master Ev Caboose Chessie 3189 $34.15 Based on prototypes that were built during the 1960s, these cabooses were popular on railroads from coast-coast. Thin endrails. Window glazing. Separate brake cylinder. Open smoke stack. Triple valve and air reservoir. Roller-bearing caboose trucks. Roofwalk where appropriate. Accurate painting and lettering.

Chessie Cat Hoodie dark by CafePress $45 Chessie, Chessie System, Chessie cat, cat, Railroad, CO, Train, Chesapeake and Ohio, chesie, chessy Cat Hoodie dark Stay warm on the inside. Look oh-so-cool on the outside. Don this comfortable fleece sweatshirt for that dress-down BBQ -- or your next dress-to-impress trip to the mall.10 oz. fleece blend 90% cotton/10% polyester. Fleece-lined hoo

S P Whistle Stop 17709 36 ft. Wide Vision Caboose Chessie HO $29.36 This 36 Wide Vision Caboose is of Bachmann s Premium HO Scale Silver Series Rolling Stock. Fully assembled rolling stock. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon Barber Caboose trucks. Detailed underframe. Featured roadname: Santa Fe. Designated road number: ATSF 999628 (painted white). The Santa Fe logo is yellow on each side. Paint scheme consists of three colors: maroon yellow black. Free rolling wheels. Added weight for optimum tracking. Length: 43/4 (12cm). Width: 11/4 (3.5cm). Height: 2 (5.4cm). One HO Scale 36 Wide Vision Caboose (Chessie).

Chessie Cat Yellow T-Shirt by CafePress $20 Chessie, Chessie System, Chessie cat, cat, Railroad, CO, Train, Chesapeake and Ohio, chesie, chessy Cat Yellow T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Yellow fans, color your world, or at least your body in this vibrant attention-grabbing hue. Stand out in a crowd. Our 100% Authentic Tagless T-Shirt is preshrunk, durable and guaranteed. 6.1 oz. 100% cotton. Standard fit.

Chessie Cat Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $32.5 Chessie, Chessie System, Chessie cat, cat, Railroad, CO, Train, Chesapeake and Ohio, chesie, chessy Cat Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Our Long Sleeve T-Shirt adds an extra element of style for a casual night out, or to keep the chill off. Made of 100% ringspun cotton for maximum comfort, put on your new favorite T-Shirt from a favorite, trusted name in t-shirts, Hanes.6.1 oz. 1

Chessie Railroad Organic Men's T-Shirt dark by CafePress $28.5 Chessie, Chessie System, Chessie cat, cat, Railroad, CO, Train, Chesapeake and Ohio, chesie, chessy Railroad Organic Men's T-Shirt dark Tee, TShirt, Shirt Are you looking for eco-conscious apparel but unwilling to sacrifice comfort? Look no further than this 100% organic cotton t-shirt. Soft against your skin yet durable enough for everyday wear, this earth-friendly tee looks great and helps save the planet

S P Whistle Stop 60309 Chessie 4132 $81.1 Fully assembled and ready to run on conventional DCpowered layouts. Equipped with a 28speed step decoder. With DCC On Board technology you can control the direction speed and lighting using the Bachmann EZ Command Digital Command Control System. 100 backwardscompatible with standard DC (nondigital) layouts. All wheel drive. Directional lighting. Die cast chassis. Can motor. EZ Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs. Accurately molded plastic body shell with prototypical yellow dark blue and orange painting and printing: BO 4137 Chessie System logo. Length: 73/4 (197mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 21/8 (55mm).

Caboose $103.56 A caboose or brake van or guards van is a manned rail transport vehicle coupled at the end of a freight train. Although cabooses were once used on nearly every freight train, their use has declined and they are seldom seen on trains, except on locals and smaller railroads. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 156 Publication Date: 2010/04/27 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.36 inches

Chessie Security Pets Yard Sign by CafePress $19 You have the best security system around...you are protected by a Chesapeake Bay Retriever security system. Let the world know with this design on a poster, mug, t-shirt and many, many more Pets Yard Sign When you have something important to say, showcase it on a yard sign for all to see. Support a candidate, promote a yard sale, play up a party theme, create a holiday decoration - or just say what's on your mind.Measures 22 wide x 15 high.

Caboose of Modern Train $39.99 Caboose of Modern Train - Giclee Print

Caboose Mystery $10.27 Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather and are spending the summer traveling on a train--in their own caboose, Number 777. On the trip, they encounter a strange mystery surrounding the history of their caboose!

Reading Four-Wheel Caboose $59.99 Reading Four-Wheel Caboose - Wall Decal

Washington - Union Pacific Caboose $19.99 Washington - Union Pacific Caboose - Premium Poster

Sailors on Caboose, Tijuana, Mexico $24.99 Sailors on Caboose, Tijuana, Mexico - Premium Poster

Valentine Limited, Boy in Caboose $39.99 Valentine Limited, Boy in Caboose - Giclee Print

CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Rain Cover For Caboose $29.99 CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Rain Cover For Caboose

CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Sun Filter For Caboose $39.99 CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Sun Filter For Caboose

CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Caboose Parent Organizer $26.99 CLOSEOUT!! Joovy Caboose Parent Organizer

Chessie Pets Mug by CafePress $15 Chessie, the amazing Real Live Talking Cat Pets Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Photo of Men Standing in Front of Caboose $49.99 Photo of Men Standing in Front of Caboose - Giclee Print

Chessie Pets Wall Clock by CafePress $15 Chessie, the amazing Real Live Talking Cat Pets Wall Clock Decorate any room in your home or office with our 10 inch wall clock. Black plastic case. Requires 1 AA battery included.

Chessie Pets Cap by CafePress $17 Giant letters that spell CHESSIE to match the giant heart of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Includes a beautiful full body shot silhouette. Pets Cap . Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton Cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat. Wear it anytime you want to keep the sun off or cover up a bad hair day. It features a sturdy low profile brim, sweatband, and adjustable closure, as well as Pre

Got Chessie? Pets Cap by CafePress $17 Got Chessie? Simple and unique design of a black Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Chessie dog silhouette with the got milk parody statement in bold letters below. Pets Cap . Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton Cap is unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat. Wear it anytime you want to keep the sun off or cover up a bad hair day. It features a sturdy low profile brim, sweatband, and adjustable closure, as well as Pre

Got Chessie? Pets Mug by CafePress $15 Got Chessie? Simple and unique design of a black Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Chessie dog silhouette with the got milk parody statement in bold letters below. Pets Mug The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Measures 3.75 tall, 3 diameter. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

S P Whistle Stop 62403 Chessie 5606 $99.33 Chessie 5606. DCCequipped for speed direction and lighting. Allwheel drive. Can motor. Diecast chassis. EZ Mate Mark II couplers.

AE Caboose Regular $29 Download the AE Caboose Regular font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format.

AE Caboose Shadow $29 Download the AE Caboose Shadow font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format.

AE Caboose Alternates $29 Download the AE Caboose Alternates font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format.

AE Caboose Alternate Shadow $29 Download the AE Caboose Alternate Shadow font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format.

Caboose Ultralight Rain Cover $34.99 Keep your kids dry with the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Rain Cover. Compatible with the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand-On Tandem Stroller (sold separately), the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Rain Cover is the perfect solution for unexpected afternoon showers and windy days. The ventilated Joovy Caboose Ultralight Rain Cover features a unique front opening to easily pass bottles, sippy cups and more to your kids.

The Caboose Who Got Loose $18.42 Katy Caboose is tired of being last, and one day, a freak accident allows her to escape the smoke and the noise.

A Ladder Leads to the Top of a Train Caboose $39.99 Raul Touzon A Ladder Leads to the Top of a Train Caboose - Photographic Print