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CSX has released its newest heritage unit, #1834, the Georgia Railroad.
WAYCROSS — CSX has released its newest heritage unit, #1834, the Georgia Railroad. The Georgia Railroad, chartered in December 1833, emerged as a pivotal player in the development of Georgia and th…
A newly released fiscal year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Reportdetails Amtrak’s progress toward Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045.
WASHINGTON — A newly released fiscal year (FY) 2023 Sustainability Reportdetails Amtrak’s progress toward Net-Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. In FY23 Amtrak replaced more tha…
JUST IN: CSX has unveiled its next heritage unit, CSXT 1967 Seaboard Coast Line.
WAYCROSS — CSX has unveiled its next heritage unit, CSXT 1957 Seaboard Coast Line. The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (reporting mark SCL) was a Class I railroad company operating…
NS 11Z with the Virginian leading meets NS 14Z at Buena Vista, VA.
The newest CSX heritage unit is out! CSXT 1899 honors the Pere Marquette Railway
Image courtesy Joe Hinrichs on LinkedIn CSX has rolled out another locomotive as part of its heritage program. CSXT 1899, an ES44AH honoring the Pere Marquette Railway was unveiled at the CSX shops…
Union Pacific is contributing $50,000 to the American Red Cross of Nebraska and Southwest Iowa and $25,000 to the United Way of the Midlands to immediately support its employees and communities impacted by Friday’s devastating tornadoes around the Omaha area.
OMAHA — Union Pacific is contributing $50,000 to the American Red Cross of Nebraska and Southwest Iowa and $25,000 to the United Way of the Midlands to immediately support its employees and communi…
Many braved rainy and somewhat chilly weather to experience what the 20th annual Ashland Train Day had to offer.
ASHLAND — Many braved rainy and somewhat chilly weather to experience what the 20th annual Ashland Train Day had to offer. Kicking off at 10 AM, dozens of vendors opened up shop in downtown Ashland…
Multiple Amtrak trains have been suspended for Friday and at least one BNSF freight train has derailed following severe weather in multiple states in the Midwest.
ARKANSAS — Multiple Amtrak trains have been suspended for Friday and at least one BNSF freight train has derailed following severe weather in multiple states in the Midwest. According to Amtrak, Te…
Hundreds from near and far will make their way to Ashland on Saturday for the 20th annual Train Day festival.
ASHLAND — Hundreds from near and far will make their way to Ashland on Saturday for the 20th annual Train Day festival. Ashland Train Day is just that, a day to come together and celebrate the hist…
CSX has announced the passing of former President and CEO Jim Foote.
JACKSONVILLE — CSX has announced the passing of former President and CEO Jim Foote. Jim Foote served as CSX President and CEO from December 2017 until September 2022, has passed away. Jim’s i…
CSX and CPKC have taken a big step toward the future of locomotive design technology.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 16, 2024 CSX has unveiled its first hydrogen-powered locomotive, marking a significant milestone in sustainable freight transportation. This pioneering achievement is the …
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will be hitting the high iron twice in 2024. Union Pacific has just announced details of the Westward Bound Tour for Big Boy 4014
CHEYENNE, WY (Railfan Journal) – Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will return to the rails this summer with a scenic tour ac…
CSX has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund in the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Baltimore, MD (Railfan Journal) – In a gesture of solidarity and support for the community, CSX announced a donation of $50,000 to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund through t…
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement on East Palestine class action lawsuits, will pay $600 million
Norfolk Southern announced today that it has reached an agreement to pay $600 million in a class action lawsuit settlement related to the derailment at East Palestine, Ohio in 2023. NS says the agr…
Calling 611 fans! Your favorite locomotive will soon be available in HO scale!
For those model railroaders modeling the Norfolk and Western, Norfolk Southern, or those who are just a fan of steam locomotives, ScaleTrains has today announced a new run of the iconic Norfolk and…
Sad news to report this evening, as YouTuber Hobo Shoestring was found dead today.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the passing of Mark Nichols, better known as Hobo Shoestring. A post from the Bureau on Facebook reads “We’re saddened to pass along a difficult …
CSX’s new heritage unit rolled out of the shops today. ES44AH No. 1852 honors the Western Maryland Railway.
CSX’s new Western Maryland heritage unit. Photo Courtesy Joe Hinrichs on LinkedIn CSX has today released the newest addition to its heritage fleet, with ES44AH No. 1852 honoring the Western Marylan…
The debate over two person crews is over, according to new FRA Rules announced today.
The debate over the two person train crew is over, with the FRA having passed new rules mandating two person train crews. The issue had been under debate for over a decade, with railroads maintaini…
Railroad YouTuber Mark Nichols, better known as Hobo Shoestring, is missing.
Railroad YouTuber Mark Nichols, better known as Hobo Shoestring, is missing. He was last seen entering his townhouse in Johnson City, TN at 7:02am on March 27, 2024. All his personal belongings and…
I come to you all with an urgent PSA. All of our friend and fellow YouTuber Hobo Shoestring is missing. I hesitated to share anything on here about it becaus...
Norfolk Southern Corporation and Florida East Coast Railway announced Tuesday an expansion of their international and domestic interline services.
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern Corporation and Florida East Coast Railway announced Tuesday an expansion of their international and domestic interline services. The Florida Express service, w…
Amtrak has increased Northeast Regional service to provide additional travel options throughout the East Coast.
WASHINGTON — Amtrak has increased Northeast Regional service to provide additional travel options throughout the East Coast. This includes four additional weekday roundtrips and two new w…
JUST IN: CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1972, an ES44AH honoring the Family Lines System.
Photo courtesy Joe Hinrichs on LinkedIn CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1972, an ES44AH honoring the Family Lines System. The locomotive was painted at the rai…
CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1836, an ES44AH honoring the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad.
Photo Courtesy Joe Hinrichs on LinkedIn CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1836, an ES44AH honoring the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad. The RF&…
JUST IN: CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1897 from the paint shop in Waycross, Georgia.
Photo Courtesy CSX Transportation WAYCROSS, GA (Railfan Journal) – CSX has today continued its heritage program with the release of CSXT 1897 from the paint shop in Waycross, Georgia. The loc…
The town can be visited year round… even by train!
Amtrak stopping in Thurmond, WV THURMOND, WV (Railfan Journal) – Thurmond, a once booming railroad town along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway still sees passenger trains stop in town. Amtra…
“I just recently finished reading J. David Ingles’ search for the average American diesel in 1982. In classic Ingles fashion, he found the diesel and in the process of showing his work to determine what “average” is, accounted for nearly every type of locomotive that polished the rails of the nation during his search period.”
The author recounts the of his first and only encounter with this rare EMD on the CSX roster. Lucas Berry photo. I just recently finished reading J. David Ingles’ search for the average American di…
Among the first items available from the new store will be 40th anniversary t-shirts, steam locomotive 2102 and Reading and Northern hats, and 2102 puzzles.
Photo courtesy Reading and Northern Railroad The Reading and Northern Railroad has long had a reputation as a friendly, welcoming road . That reputation will no doubt grow with the announcement tha…
Through a lease, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has acquired the dormant railroad line in southwestern Allegany County, the Georges Creek Railway.
Photo courtesy Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Through a lease, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has acquired the dormant railroad line in southwestern Allegany County, the Georges Creek Railw…
In an effort to make fares more user friendly as well as encourage ridership and meet financial needs, Metra has made several changes to its fare structure, one of which is effective today, January 8, 2024.
Photo courtesy Metra In an effort to make fares more user friendly as well as encourage ridership and meet financial needs, Metra has made several changes to its fare structure, one of which is eff…
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