Housekeeping

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My old friend John, (we need to get together next time I'm in Charlotte)

It's not the discussion of other railways that upsets me (aside from the N&W 
and VGN, I also model the C&O, PRR, and SOU and to a lesser degree the SAL, 
RF&P, L&N, CRR, INT and even the ACL too  -  In fact I like all North 
American railways.)  What I get tired of is the tone of Bill's remarks and 
attacks on the N&W,  his condescending remarks in response to NWHS member's 
communications to him, and a while back in speaking at that time from the 
prospective of a former Southern Ry employee, he attacked and belittled 
former N&W management and the N&W as a corporation.  Very bad taste.

Bill seems to enjoy creating animosity and discontent beyond good reason.  I 
can't imagine attacking the ACL, its former management, or ACL-SAL 
Historical Society members in a similar fashion within an internet 
discussion group sponsored by the ACL-SAL Historical Society.

It's great to discuss and compare aspects of other railways to the N&W and 
Virginian.  It's educational and interesting.....but folks need to do so 
respectfully, not negatively and certainly not belligerently.

Again, this is the N&W Historical Society.  I've been a member going back to 
the Society's creation in the 80's (one of the first 100 members).  I thank 
we would gladly welcome all interested parties to participate in our 
discussions ........ including discussions on other railways.  I would also 
expect folks to do so intelligently, positively, and respectfully.

Ed Painter - Narrows, VA (currently Russellville, AR)


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> While my primary interest is in the N&W and Virginian, I also enjoy 

> reading information about other regional Railroads, without having to go 

> to a lot of other forums.  We seem to have a few members who are 

> discussing the Southern, A&D, ACL, SAL, etc. from time to time, and I 

> believe that adds variety and enjoyment to the discussion.

>

> I was not previously aware of the "coal pusher" technology that Bill 

> Sellers discussed, so I learned something new.  Bill has indicated that 

> his intent was not to denigrate the N&W, and I accept that, and believe he 

> was just trying to present a positive view of the accomplishments of the 

> ACL.  Some of our members did get on him a little hot and heavy however.

>

> As far as I am concerned, Bill Sellers is as welcome here as anyone else. 

> Why would we want to run off one of our members just because there's a 

> little controversy and lively discussion?

>

> John Simmons (also from Narrows Va. - currently living in Charlotte NC)

>

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> We are the N&W Historical Society (including the Virginian) and our

> focus and interest is on those two great railways.  If Mr. Sellers

> wishes to degrade these railways and our honored members and promote

> other addends I suggest he find another forum to do so

> within.  Enough of these ACL fantasies!

>

> Ed Painter - Narrows, VA (currently Russellville, AR)

>

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