When I saw this product listed on Brennan’s Model Railroading website, I requested a review sample. Street Schmutz is a gray powder meant to add dirt/debris to your layout. It comes in a 2-ounce bag. I’m not new to scenery products, but this powder is so fine that I wasn’t sure how to apply it. […]
BOONTON, N.J. — The United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey will be hosting a weekend of rail excursions along the former New York Central Auburn Road branch on April 18-19, the organization announced in a Facebook post. The Auburn Road Special will offer two excursions covering what is now the east end of the […]
News & Products for the week of February 23rd 2026 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of February 23rd […]
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An Amtrak maintenance worker was killed today (Monday, Feb. 23) when struck by a train near Lancaster, Pa. The incident occurred about 11:30 a.m. in East Lampeter Township, just east of Lancaster. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 39-year-old Jeremy Charles of Holtwood, Pa. He was […]
The parent company of Round 2, Praesidian, has announced their intent to acquire Lionel Trains. The following press release was shared with the editorial staff of Classic Toy Trains: As you may have heard, Praesidian’s portfolio company, Round 2 has announced its intent to purchase Lionel, LLC. In the weeks ahead, as the transaction progresses, […]
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Former Northern Pacific 4-6-0 No. 1364 moved under its own power for the first time in 73 years on Feb. 21, according to a Facebook post from the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. The initial run caps a decades-long restoration effort by museum volunteers. “This moment represents years of hard work by our volunteers, […]
WINNEPEG, Manitoba — Cando Rail & Terminals has signed an agreement to acquire the rail operations of Salt Lake City-based Savage Enterprises in a deal that will create North America’s largest operator of first- and last-mile rail infrastructure, the companies said today. Savage Rail has operations in key markets across the U.S., including along the […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — CSX CEO Steve Angel says it should be no surprise that railroads are struggling to grow their freight volumes. “When you look around the world, there really isn’t much growth,” Angel told an investor conference last week in his first detailed public remarks outside of earnings calls since becoming CEO in […]
WICHITA, Kan. — The Great Plains Transportation Museum has reached its goal of raising an additional $50,000 for the restoration of Santa Fe FP45 No. 93, the museum announced today (Feb. 23). The museum launched a GoFundMe effort in November to raise the funds, needed to address hidden rust and other damage discovered during preparation […]
NEW YORK — Amtrak is reporting large-scale cancellations and most rail transit operations in the Northeast are shut down or operating on a limited basis today (Monday, Feb. 23) following a blizzard that passed through the area overnight. The National Weather Service is reporting snowfall totals for the last 24 hours of 20 inches or […]
CHICAGO — GATX expects 98% to 99% utilization of its newly expanded railcar leasing fleet in North America by the end of 2026, with North America profits projected to jump by $55 million to $65 million to about $415 million, the company said on its quarterly earnings call last week. The Feb. 13 investor call […]
FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway has reached a tentative five-year agreement with members of the Transportation Communications Union Intermodal group, the railroad announced on Friday, Feb. 20. “This new tentative agreement reflects the vital role our TCU intermodal team members play in our operation,” BNSF CEO Katie Farmer said in a press release. “Open, […]
