Train ME-1 leaves Meadville to work on the Oil City Branch. Photo by Nick Ozorak.

Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad – President Carl Belke talks with us about his 40+ year career in the railroad industry, including his tenure at the Delaware & Hudson, why he prefers ALCOs, and how the WNYP participated in the 2010 movie ‘Unstoppable’.

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We discuss recent developments at Norfolk Southern, including Wick Moorman stepping down as Chairman of the Board, the end of ‘Roadrailers’, and the purchase of the southern Delaware & Hudson lines.

Carl Belke Interview (3:50)

Getting Started in the Industry in the ’70s – 3:50

His thoughts on the Norfolk Southern D&H purchase – 16:27

His role at the Western New York & Pennsylvania – 23:30

The Importance of ALCOs – 32:22

Railfans – 35:26

Filming ‘Unstoppable’ – 39:44

The future of the Railroad – 47:43

Question of the Day (53:52)

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