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August 31, 1953
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The Green Bay & Western Railroad improves service by adding a fifth crew between Green Bay and Wisconsin Rapids, shifting from long trains to more frequent local service, and was the only railroad profitable during the depression years.
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Here's a RR
That Tries to
Improve Biz
GREEN BAY, Wis.
Larger railroads, please take note!
Here's a railroad that is doing something to provide better service and improve business.
The Green Bay & Western Railroad recently added another crew between Green Bay and Wisconsin Rapids.
There formerly were four regular crews, two through jobs and two doing way work and attempting to haul long trains. The new service has four through jobs and one doing way work on a tri-weekly basis, which gives local patrons almost daily service by the back-haul method.
"The management stated it had come to realize that long trains were not the answer to more profits and could give better service under the new plan,"
reported H. E. Little, agent official publication of Lodge 445.
"Incidentally,"
he added,
"this railroad was the only road to pay profits during the depression years. Now it has taken another forward step."
That Tries to
Improve Biz
GREEN BAY, Wis.
Larger railroads, please take note!
Here's a railroad that is doing something to provide better service and improve business.
The Green Bay & Western Railroad recently added another crew between Green Bay and Wisconsin Rapids.
There formerly were four regular crews, two through jobs and two doing way work and attempting to haul long trains. The new service has four through jobs and one doing way work on a tri-weekly basis, which gives local patrons almost daily service by the back-haul method.
"The management stated it had come to realize that long trains were not the answer to more profits and could give better service under the new plan,"
reported H. E. Little, agent official publication of Lodge 445.
"Incidentally,"
he added,
"this railroad was the only road to pay profits during the depression years. Now it has taken another forward step."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Improvement
Green Bay & Western
Depression Profits
Service Enhancement
What entities or persons were involved?
H. E. Little
Where did it happen?
Green Bay, Wis. To Wisconsin Rapids
Story Details
Key Persons
H. E. Little
Location
Green Bay, Wis. To Wisconsin Rapids
Story Details
The Green Bay & Western Railroad adds a new crew for better service, realizing long trains are not profitable, providing near-daily local service and maintaining profits during the depression.