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NAS would be formed by 6 Railroads, the NSR, [[TBD]], [[TBD]], [[TBD]], [[TBD]], [[TBD]]. The Merger was to combat the Automobile and Airplane Bussinesses being the largest Merger at the time in 1969 until the introduction of M | |||
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 System map overlaying of Current North American Rail Lines. | |
| Reporting mark | NAS, NASX, NTSR, TOS |
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| Dates of operation | March 22, 1968–present |
| Predecessor | List of Predecessor Railroads of the NAS |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 32,500 miles (52,300 km) |
| Parent Company | NAS Corporation |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
| Website | NAS.com |
The North American System (Reporting Mark: NAS NASX NTSR TOS) is a Class I Railroad that runs in the Western United States and Central United States of America along with the Western Portion of Canada. The NAS has 45,000 Empolyees 41,000+ Miles of Trackage and is Headquartered in Seattle, Washington and is under the North American System Holding Company. The System was formed on Feburary 19th 1969 by a Merger of 6 Railroads with the Largest Portion coming from the Northern States Railroad. The NAS Has 4 Transcontiential Mainlines providing Connections from Manitoba to Vancouver BC, St Paul to Seattle, St Louis to LA and Seattle Via Denver to Mexico City.
History
NAS Merger
NAS would be formed by 6 Railroads, the NSR, TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD. The Merger was to combat the Automobile and Airplane Bussinesses being the largest Merger at the time in 1969 until the introduction of M
Operations
Yards and facilities
Trackage
Safety
Equipment
Locomotives
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