Nebraska Politics

Bailey Yard is the largest classification rail yard in the world. Located in North Platte, Nebraska the yard is 8 miles long and contains 315 miles of track. Every 24 hours Bailey Yard handles 10,000 railraod cars. 120 trains pass through Bailey Yard daily. 3000 railroad cars are sorted daily at Bailey Yard. The yard is 90% RCL. Bailey Yard has been seen on the History Chanel. It is listed in Guiness Book of World Records. Union Pacific employees 2600 people at Bailey Yard and pays $100,000... Read Full Story

So... Obama won... HUGE. It seems that the endorsement of Sen. Ben Nelson is worth something because Obama crushed the hated Hilary Clinton. According to the NDP returns from the 1st District (Omaha and the surrounding area) were nearly 77% Obama, the 2nd District (Lincoln, Lancaster County and the surrounding counties) were at 65% Obama, and at last the 3rd District had a close 52.5 % Obama result (more on that later). Now, as for Clinton's loss it was expected from both camps but not... Read Full Story

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