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Offline Chris Baum

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Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
« on: July 26, 2011, 02:09:58 PM »
COG Nation,

Did you know that the Kawasaki Plant in Lincoln makes train cars?  Check out the article below.

http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html

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Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2011, 03:36:12 PM »
I remember a thread a couple of years ago about some COG members touring the plant as part of a group ride.  I think they mentioned then that Kawasaki would be building train cars at that plant.

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Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2011, 06:44:12 PM »
Some Kawasaki Railroad decals would look bitchin' on a Connie.
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Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2011, 07:02:58 PM »
COG Nation,

Did you know that the Kawasaki Plant in Lincoln makes train cars?  Check out the article below.

http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html
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Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 01:07:14 AM »
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"We expect that through the support of the Obama administration and the Congress, more investments will be made in the public transportation and intercity high-speed passenger rail projects for years to come," he said. Kanehana also urged Heineman and Nebraska's Congressional delegation to support such efforts.

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