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It all started when CN took over the Illinois Central in the mid-late 90's. They were happy to purchase the railroad, but what they were really after was the people - they want IC management more than IC engines, cars, and customers. Perhaps a poor choice, as it definitely became a case of "we bought them, they took us over."History of Peckett locomotive no. 1893?
Since then, the list of CN's acquisitions is lengthy. Mostly, it seems to be a strategy move: the Wisconsin Central was purchased because CN wanted a route from Chicago to Western Canada. They already had running rights over the WC, but that's not the same as owning the property yourself. I suppose, too, better they bought it then, than take a chance on a rival buying it later.
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CN has not limited it's acquisitions to smaller U.S. roads, either. They took a 99-year lease from the British Columbia government to takeover BC Rail, recently purchased some short line property near the Alberta oilsands, and attempted (but didn't succeed) a takeover of Ontario Northland several years ago.
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Strategy, growing without a mega-merger, and increasing the bottom line seem to be the primary motives for these purchases - but that's only from my seat on the left side of the cab.
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we have been buying U.S. lines for many years now , at first it was a cheap way to get the obsolete rolling stock that we prefer , now it's just a habit.What is a good railroad related site with message boards?
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