The Guest of Honor at the ceremony was John W. Barriger III, the father of modern railroads and CEO of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Mr. Barriger had been CEO for MON, MKT and P&LE prior to coming to the B&M. He was one of the strongest advocates for the P&W formation. CSX, NS, BNSF, UP, CP, CN and KCS are the super railroads he would be glad to see.
