Railfan Journal

27/06/2024

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…

18/06/2024

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…

21/05/2024

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…

05/05/2024

NS 11Z with the Virginian leading meets NS 14Z at Buena Vista, VA.

30/04/2024

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…

28/04/2024

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…

27/04/2024

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…

27/04/2024

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…

26/04/2024

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…

17/04/2024

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…

16/04/2024

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 …

10/04/2024

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…

09/04/2024

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…

09/04/2024

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…

06/04/2024

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…

05/04/2024

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 …

04/04/2024

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…

02/04/2024

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…