Clifford Greene negotiated BNSF dealings, if not from the very start then at the relevant times that the funding was being produced and an actual train run ensued. Did he pay too much, or cut a great deal? I don't know, but BNSF was in the driver's seat, subject to politics nationwide.
The Ramsey price is down presently to about five million dollars. For the train to stop for minutes and resume.
Warren Buffet owns BNSF, or a controlling stake now, so expect to pay.
Matthew Look has faith in Clifford Greene's capability and says the BNSF people are trusting of him.
Matthew Look says a hit less than five million is possible.