From the Cab: Learning the route
Learning the route Because trains have a maximum speed, most people assume they move at that speed constantly. Not so.…
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Railroad History Railroading exists everywhere we look, and in our travels we often get a glimpse into railroad history in…
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The Nevada Northern Railway might be the most remote railroad attraction in the Lower 48, and it’s also one of…
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Buffalo Central Terminal The recent reopening of Detroit’s Michigan Central Terminal rekindled thoughts about another neglected terminal, this one resides…
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Amtrak National Limited service began operation on May 1, 1971, linking New York City and Washington, D.C., with Kansas City.…
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Although a latecomer to the hood unit market, EMD became the dominant builder of road switchers with the GP7. Dynamic…
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Of all the mainline steam locomotives running these days — and there is an uncanny amount of them — I…
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LENOX, Mass. — The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a celebration on July 27 and…
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Track The radio comes alive: It’s a transmission about another engineer. We’ll call him Mike Smith. “Mike Smith, what track…
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Joe Algozzini, perhaps the preeminent expert on Lionel trains and accessories manufactured during the post-World War II era (1945-69) has…
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Q: What are the bars on top of Pennsylvania RR diesel locomotives for? Are they for radio? — Damien Bouchey…
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NC&StL locomotives were distinctive but disappeared all too soon. The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway had its share…
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