alt Hacker News> I noticed that most of the track was laid down in the 1920s and 1930s. Any ideas why?
They were originally built for military logistics to move troops, guns, and supplies around the country.
> I noticed that most of the track was laid down in the 1920s and 1930s. Any ideas why?
They were originally built for military logistics to move troops, guns, and supplies around the country.
You have to appreciate how people would think long term back then. We lost that quality -- our corporate leaders can't think past 1 quarter.