Georgia Railroad: A good and unique ‘Family’ member
In its rich 150-year history, the Georgia Railroad was touched and torched by the rich and famous. During the process,…
Read moreIn its rich 150-year history, the Georgia Railroad was touched and torched by the rich and famous. During the process,…
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A Frisco caboose ride provided a much needed railfan break during my military assignment near Kansas City. My spirits…
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North Dakota’s corn trains When you watch a freight train pass, it will most likely be comprised of cars that…
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has acquired seven cars built in 1941 for New York…
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Class I locomotive It’s been three years since the railroad industry has had a new-build six-axle freight locomotive order for…
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It’s strange but true: Diesel-electric locomotives have streetcar roots. With diesel locomotives rapidly replacing steam locomotives in the years after…
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In many states, finding an operating Whitcomb 45-ton centercab switcher isn’t that unusual. But in Hawaii, which eschewed railroading in…
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WAYCROSS, Ga. — CSX has released its latest heritage diesel, this time honoring predecessor Louisville & Nashville. The ES44AH locomotive…
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Five students have received Railway & Locomotive Historical Society scholarships for 2023, the organization has announced. The awards to graduate…
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Asked who my main influence has been as a writer, my reflexive answer is always “David P. Morgan.” The great…
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Locomotive paint schemes Nobody plans to create a less-than-stellar locomotive paint scheme, but at times, anyone’s best efforts can produce…
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How to get the shot It has happened to all of us sooner or later. We plan a train day…
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