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With the economy moving off track, there's mixed news for the train industry. There's even a possibility of longer waits at railroad crossings for many motorists in the region because of that. "The economy is really slowing down," said Rudy Husband of Norfolk Southern Railroad. "It's been hitting every railroad in the country. With the drop off of the automotive and housing industries our overall carloading is off." Steve Davis, development officer for CSX Ohio, said while 2006 was a record year for the railroad, 2007 brought changes. "In 2007, our earnings continued to improve, but the number of items being shipped dropped off slightly, mainly because of the housing and automobile industries," he said. Garrick Francis, spokesman of the CSX Midwest division, said it's a mixed bag now for railroads.
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Naples Museum Dedicates Holocaust Boxcar
The Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida will dedicate a World War II boxcar that was used to transport people to Nazi death camps. The car was restored and brought to the museum, where it will be used as a mobile, educational exhibit. The dedication is planned for 4 p.m. at The Naples Depot. The dedication is being held in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and is free to the public. (© 2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.) .
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