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I have to agree with Richard versus the other, earlier comment.<br>
But to put my own cynical spin on it, it's all about the bottom line.<br>
Is avoiding lawsuits part of the bottom line?<br>
Of course it is. But it is those exec's duty to their stock holders.<br>
It is first and foremost a business, and not one known for it's great
return (percentage).<br>
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Tom Cosgrove<br>
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<div>I have to take exception to this comment. Norfolk Southern not
running steam has nothing to do with whether or not they are interested
in history. Norfolk Southern quit running steam excursions due to
liability. I have heard this first hand from top NS management at the
time. I was involved in some meetings with NS to preserve the steam
program. After the derailment/accident in Lynchburg, VA in 1994 they
realized that if that train had been full of school kids there would
not be enough money to cover all of those blood sucking lawsuits that
would follow. Blood sucking is my description, not NS's. I believe in
compensation after an accident but these settlements these days are
outrageous.</div>
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<div>Many of my dealings with Norfolk Southern show me that they are
interested in history. They often support our historic organizations.
The reason they often tear down unused structures is to avoid property
taxes.</div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
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<div>Richard D. Shell</div>
<div>Troutville, VA</div>
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<div>In a message dated 1/27/2010 1:38:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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