And one I did a LONG LONG time ago...
(you might want to don your sun glasses)
Loosely based on the L&N scheme...
It was for a model RR that I never built.... Basically the story was that this was a Ohio - Pennsylvania regional railroad in the early 70's that had turned it fortunes around...
Then in 1976 the alternative plan for Conrail was selected instead of the one that was implemented. It was to make 2 railroads out of all the bankrupt NE railroads. 2 Roads to ensure competition and give shippers a choice.
The NYC, PRR, NH, and parts of the LV went into Conrail. (Core road built around the PC)
The RDG, CNJ, EL, the other half of the LV, and LH&R were going to go into another entity. (Core road built around the EL)
Senator V.M. Rumblefart from Ohio argued that perhaps a management team that had shown how to turn a railroads fortunes around should be entrusted with the 2nd road, and it just so happened he knew of a line...
The TP&E ended up with everything Conrail didn't want, Alcos, FMs, Baldwins, F units, E units, Etc....
EDIT: Anyone up for Rebuilt E units with Catepillar Diesels pulling a Trailer Train or Autoracks?