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3. "Cheap and Nothing Wasted RR"

Reply to Cartoonist (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 5, 2019, 03:24 PM

Mar 2019

The railroad also purchased a great deal of its equipment second-hand. CNW shop forces economized wherever possible, earning the railroad the nickname "Cheap and Nothing Wasted." Sometimes employees referred to the condition of equipment as "Cardboard and No Wheels."

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Fascinating! Jane Austin Mar 2019 #1

Chicago & North Western Cartoonist Mar 2019 #2

"Cheap and Nothing Wasted RR" marble falls Mar 2019 #3

My dad retired from the Chicago and Northwestern. murielm99 Mar 2019 #9

I worked for the UP when the CNW was bought. Gore1FL Mar 2019 #11

Thank you for posting GeoWilliam750 Mar 2019 #4

Gotta tell you, my wife and I cracked up over your signature line. marble falls Mar 2019 #5

Don't forget THIS train! tclambert Mar 2019 #6

GREAT! elleng Mar 2019 #7

Here! marble falls Mar 2019 #14

THANKS! elleng Mar 2019 #16

OK! marble falls Mar 2019 #13

Kicking to share with a friend. Dem2theMax Mar 2019 #8

I know that bridge in the French Alps. BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #10

And I would not want to live under it, either! marble falls Mar 2019 #15

Wonderful stories and photos! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2019 #12