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Progressive Railroading 2010 July Coal Switch machine update Bridge inspections
Progressive Railroading Magazine 2010 July
14 Cover Story
COAL
A hot summer and even hotter industrial output might heat up Class Is carloads later this year. But a potential energy policy change could cool their coal traffic later this year.
FEATURES
20 A ROLE MODEL FOR THE
SHORT-LINE MODEL
Indiana Rail Road's Hoback proves a strong business mentality and
challenge-yourself attitude can make a short line thrive
23 SWITCHING ON A DIME
Suppliers aim to provide cost-effective switch machines for budget-conscious railroads
30 RAIL STRUCTURE SCRUTINIZERS Several engineering and contracting firms provide bridge inspection services to help railroads detect defects, determine repairs
34 IN THEIR OWN WORDS:
CLASS I PURCHASING EXECS The key issues: strategic sourcing, creative partnering and service quality
41 CASTING A WIDER NET
When it conies to the sourcing supply chain, diversity is a strength, railroad purchasing execs say
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