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Mish mash => Open Forum => Topic started by: Chris Baum on July 26, 2011, 02:09:58 PM

Title: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
Post by: Chris Baum 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 (http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html)

Title: Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
Post by: wildwilly 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.
Title: Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
Post by: Nosmo on July 26, 2011, 06:44:12 PM
Some Kawasaki Railroad decals would look bitchin' on a Connie.
Title: Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
Post by: shreveportSS 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 (http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html)
Yes I do, I worked with them occasionally as a Wabtec Rep.
Title: Re: Kawasaki Lincoln Plant Information
Post by: stevewfl 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.

Read more: http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html#ixzz1THrZ2jGL (http://journalstar.com/business/local/article_fca7d1b2-d575-5b07-b244-8629e7397552.html#ixzz1THrZ2jGL)