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BNSF Closes 2,000th Grade Crossing as Part of Safety Program

January 19, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) announced that, in December 2003, it closed its 2,000th highway-rail grade crossing since the beginning of year 2000.

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Cross-Tie Reaches One Year

January 15, 2004 The Cross-Tie
With the January 2004 edition, The Cross-Tie marks an anniversary — one year.

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The End of An Era: The Redbirds Retire

January 4, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire
MTA New York City Transit’s legendary Redbirds have made their farewell journey – the last 11-car train of Tuscan-red cars operated Nov. 3 on the Flushing Line between Times Square and Willets Point before being permanently retired from service.

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