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Thanks for the update Arthur

Hello everyone.

Just wanted to say that the railroad's operations continue to remain somewhat sporadic (as of 9;35AM CDST on 3/13/2023), but they do happen. The 5415 and former PRLX 5372 are the most recent locomotives to see operation actually, and they operated a westbound manifest train. While one of its most powerful units (former CP Rail AC4400CW 8632 remains stored in its freight yard in Hillside, the other two (former CN Rail C44-9WL's 2522 &220) remain out of sight at this time. For reasons I'm not aware of, the railroad is on a tank car collecting binge at present, and has entered negotiations to purchase another 40' triple dome version. 

Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any passenger trains performing operations on the PLRX in the past 48 hours. I will mention them on here if such does happen however.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the Phoenix Line Railroad's story continues.

Hello all,

Just wanted to say that the situation with the railroad remains more or less the same (as of 2:40PM CDST on 4/15/2023) but it has managed to acquire another car for woodchip service. This car, former CP Rail 361094, is a 40' open hopper with offset discharge bays. I'm not too sure when it will actually be used, but I'm reasonably optimistic that such will be happening soon.

Unfortunately there's no sign of the storage tanks needed by the paper mill in Arlee or gas pumps for Al's Service in Oakdale at present, but its hoped that such will be happening soon. As for the other operations, there's been a few trains but most of these have been westbound manifest freights over the main. There hasn't been any passenger service operating as yet, but perhaps one will be taking place at some point.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the Phoenix Line Railroad's story continues.

Hello everyone, here are some updates (as of 1:00pM CST on 5/2/2023).

The 36094 has transported its first load of woodchips now, and has become a full-fledged member of the woodchip equipment family now.

Its also worth mentioning that the transport of grain and malt barley is on-going.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the Phoenix Line Railroad's story continues.

Hello everyone,
While there's a great deal of sadness in my life at present due to the recent loss of a beloved family pet, I have managed to keep appraised of the railroad's ongoing development. As of 10:00AM CST on 5/9/2023, it has gained usage of another tank car. This car, road no. 2387, was owned by Mobilgas and will be used to transport this product over the PLRX.

Unfortunately, its first official run over the railroad didn't go well (due to some physical condition issues) but these have been fixed by the railroad. Its my own fault but this railroad also has access to a tank car that carries a product called Cyanamide.

Please stay tuned for further updates as the Phoenix Line Railroad's story continues.

Thahks for the update Art

Thanks for updates Art