Re: (erielack) Fwd: [ClevelandRails] GM Mansfield Plant to close

[RJFlei_@_aol.com]

Dale,

The EL from North Warren to Latimer is also at risk because of the shutdown
 of the Severstal steel mill in Warren, OH. NS uses this line to ship
taconite to  the mill from the port of Ashtabula. This line utilizes the NYC from
Ashtabula  to Latimer. EL from Latimer to North Warren, and PRR from North
Warren to the  mill.

Presently, there are double stack cars stored on the line from Latimer to
Cortland. I don't see these moving anytime soon. This is a barometer of the
economy. When I see those cars moved out I'll know that things MAY be
picking  up. If I see ore trains running - that will be a blessing. I'm not
holding my  breath.

Also, half of GE's Niles glass plant has been closed. This was located on
the EL Mahoning Div. 1st District main line in Niles, OH. I'm sure this will
cut  down on deliveries of center flow hoppers to the plant. Ohio Central
services  the plant via the EL. In time, the entire plant may close.

I guess we'll all have to "retrain".  For what, I don't know - maybe  for
another job that will be "offshored".

Another operation at risk is Packard Electric (Delphi). We're hearing they
are being bought out by a hedge fund. It is unknown whether the operations
at  the North River Road facility will be kept. This is located in Warren,
OH. right  off of the EL 2nd Dist. main about a mile east of North Warren.
They are  serviced by the OC and receive center flow hoppers of plastic co
mpound used to  insulate wire for automotive use. We all know how the auto
industry is going.

To compound the problem GM had previously told Delphi - don't bother to bid
 on our business unless you can quote us Chinese labor costs. Gee, I wonder
if GM  could stay in business if consumers demanded the same thing of GM
cars?

Brad , you're right. The economy is a mess. Thank you to the casino
banksters in New York and Charlotte.

Rick Fleischer
Cortland, OH.


In a message dated 6/2/2009 9:10:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gobills_@_ncweb.com writes:



>Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:01:20 -0000
>Subject:  [ClevelandRails] GM Mansfield Plant to close
>Reply-To:  clevelandrails_@_yahoogroups.com
>
>
>
>Heard on the  news this morning that as part of GM's filing for
>bankruptcy, they  will be shutting down the plant in Mansfield,
>technically Ontario.  With this closure, some 1200 jobs will be lost.
>
>On the railroad  aspect, this is the only customer on the former Erie
>tracks that NS  serves. When the plant shuts down it looks like
>another piece of the  old Erie will be taken up. Sad to see the
>changing economy hurting so  many jobs...
>
>Brad


Are any other parts of the EL at  risk?


Dale Madison


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