Rail News 3-13-06

Puckdropper's Place Announces Acquisition of new rail line
by Pear E. White

In a much anticipated move by analysists, Puckdropper's Place announced their acquisition of the Long and Short Lines, a small railroad consisting of only two locomotives and a handful of freight cars. The LSL interchanges with the Northeast Indiana N-scale railroad, which has been a source of traffic for the industries served by the LSL.

In the deal, Puckdropper's Place acquired all the assets and liabilities of the LSL, and agreed to interchange agreements with the Northeast Indiana N-scale railroad. The former owners of the LSL recieved $250 million in return.

The former owner of the LSL, Paul Tree, stated, "It was time for me to move to other employment opportunities. I am happy Puckdropper's Place was willing to take over and maintain the railroad we worked so hard to build."

Tornado Rips Through Newly-Acquired LSL
by Pear E. White

The day after Puckdropper's Place acquired the Long and Short Lines, a tornado ripped up the road and much of the grass next to the track of the LSL. The tornado, which struck at 4:42 pm, was classified an F1 on the Fujita scale. Minor damage was done to the track, but the road leading to many line-side industries was completely destroyed.

Three I Times To Change Name
by Jonah Arch

The Three I Times, which is the paper publishing this article, announced their plans to dedicate their coverage to Puckdropper's Place, Inc's railroad operations, and change their name to Puckdropper's Place Post.

No plans have been made to change the details of the charter of the Three I times at this time.

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Editorial: Inclement Weather Slows Progress on Garden Railway

Puckdropper's Place has been promising us they would have permanent rail service soon. Soon has come and gone, and we still don't have permanent rail service. I spoke with my cousin's uncle's aunt's brother's father's relative, and he told me that the weather has been too bad. Work crews cannot get anything done, and I believe them. Just look at Weather Underground's Dopplar Radar Image.

I saw work crews out this week, so I'm hoping for the best. I look forward to the first run of the LGB Porter, my favorite locomotive. I already have tickets to the first running of the locomotive, when ever that may be. So, local residents, don't fret. I'm sure we'll see rail service soon.

Wai Ting
Ashley, IN

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Press Release: Puckdropper's Place acquires rail, ROW.

Puckdropper's Place, Inc announced today the purchase of one box of 8 ft diameter Aristocraft track as well as 4 36 inch straight sections. This is one of the final steps in President Puckdropper's goal to have trains running outdoors by Christmas.

Puckdropper's Place also annouced an agreement with the Land Maintenance and Operations Manager (MOM), where if the railroad is unable to be maintained or operated, the right of way will revert to its original use.

Puckdropper's Place Annouces Completion of LGB Porter Rebuild

LGB Porter #3 sits on the inspection track after passing inspection. In the foreground are two cars being cleaned and rebuilt.

Mr. Puckdropper's goal of having operational trains by Christmas is well on its way. Today Puckdropper's Place announced the completion of their LGB Porter #3 locomotive rebuild, having passed all inspections. The locomotive was purchased for scrap value along with a gondola and cabin car. The locomotive rebuild took 9 months, including machining a new side rod and obtaining a new wheel cover from the manufacturer.

When work on #3 was finished, shop crews started to check and rebuild the gondola and cabin car acquired with the locomotive. The process involved seperating the car bodies from their frames and trucks, and cleaning the exterior. The shop crew believes they can have the cars ready in order to fulfill Mr. Puckdropper's goal.

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