An engineer’s life: The borrow out
Over the years… When there was a shortage of crews in Train, Yard, and Engine service (TY&E), and a surplus…
Read moreOver the years… When there was a shortage of crews in Train, Yard, and Engine service (TY&E), and a surplus…
Read moreA locomotive on fire Since railroading’s very inception, fire has been one of the most frightening things that can occur,…
Read moreCass Scenic Railroad THIS IS A STORY ABOUT ONE SUMMER in the life of a fireman on the Cass Scenic…
Read moreAn era of transition for Amtrak’s fleet is currently taking place. Since 2013, the intercity passenger railroad has been actively…
Read moreStand by, helpers While my life is beyond the daily grind of being a working railroader, there are three things…
Read moreMention the word velocipede to a few folks. I bet the reaction is: “A veloci–what?” Talk to a few of…
Read moreAllentown kaleidoscope When I was a young boy in the 1960s, my family lived within earshot of the Lehigh Valley’s…
Read moreLearning the route Because trains have a maximum speed, most people assume they move at that speed constantly. Not so.…
Read moreRailroad History Railroading exists everywhere we look, and in our travels we often get a glimpse into railroad history in…
Read moreBuffalo Central Terminal The recent reopening of Detroit’s Michigan Central Terminal rekindled thoughts about another neglected terminal, this one resides…
Read moreTrack The radio comes alive: It’s a transmission about another engineer. We’ll call him Mike Smith. “Mike Smith, what track…
Read moreGlendale railroad station The former Southern Pacific railroad station at Glendale, Calif., has always hidden in plain sight as the…
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