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FreightWaves Classics
FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: Alfred E. Perlman was a “railroader”
A steady climb Children are often asked what they want to do when they grow up. Alfred Edward Perlman was asked that same question; from…
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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad served the Northeast
This FreightWaves Classics article profiles the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: James Hill built the Great Northern Railway into a powerhouse (Part 2)
There are many people interested in former transportation companies, whether they were trucking companies, railroads, airlines or ocean lines. These companies are called “fallen flags,”…
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FreightWaves Classics/Leaders: J.P. Morgan controlled US railroads and industry policies
J.P. Morgan realigned the U.S. railroad industry in the late 19th and early 20th century. Read about the man and his business practices in this…
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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: The Alphabet Route offered shippers an alternative to the Big 4
The Alphabet Route competed successfully with bigger railroads for about 50 years. Read about it in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: The Nickel Plate Line was a major player in the Midwest (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this FreightWaves Classics article, learn more about the Nickel Plate Line.
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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Reading Railroad lived and died with coal
The Reading Railroad was a regional railroad with a big reach because of its dominance hauling coal. Learn more in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Chessie System had a brief but meaningful lifespan
The Chessie System combined three railroads into an effective system. Read about its history and what happened to it.
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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Illinois Central Railroad (Part 2)
Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics overview of the Illinois Central is presented.
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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Erie Railroad had many ups & downs
The Erie Railroad is yet another "Fallen Flag." Read a profile of its history in this FreightWaves Classics article.
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