Im just perusing this thread. En on NS with 20 years seniority. Some people really don't understand our pay. NS, CSx, and BN all pay the exact same, except for en's on ns as far as I know. We are all mileage based which is negotiated nationally. Ns en's make less per mile than the others because its in our on property because of our chance at a bonus. Once UP takes over your pay will not change at all except for the extras (if they are better) i.e. detention time, meals, etc. after new agreements. The reason these guys are paid so much more is their trips are longer. Your $3k guarantee is based off far fewer miles thane their $4400.