Track scales, vital but often overlooked
How much a railroad charges to move freight depends largely upon the weight of the cargo. Large shippers maintain in-plant…
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Interested in riding the railroad? One of the best windows on the railroad world are passenger trains, and you have…
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Cody addresses a covered hopper car in the December 2021 issue of Trains magazine. Are you looking to learn more…
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Cody addresses the Amtrak Downeaster in this video of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn more about your model…
Read moreHow do identify Australian reporting marks Are there any books that show and identify Australian railway reporting marks? Using his…
Read moreAbandoned railroads In railroad operations, what is an abandoned railroad? If a railroad abandons a part of its line, does…
Read moreRestored steam locomotives We are blessed with an abundance of steam locomotives that are in operating condition today. But do…
Read moreCovered hoppers on a coal-hauling railroad? It makes perfect sense. Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains.…
Read moreWhat are the duties and responsibilities of a trainmaster? Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Do…
Read moreConcrete ties are gaining in popularity. But what’s the difference between the two? Cody answers this question in this video…
Read moreAfter viewing photos of trestles, this reader noticed water barrels on platforms spaced along the trestle, which then sparked a…
Read moreWhat is the purpose of the round, concave metal discs located on the frame of locomotives just inside the stairs,…
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