Trains editors talk about all the rail news that’s fit to publish for the week of Aug. 9, 2019. This week, editors discuss steam locomotives, the last runs of Illinois F-units, and a new intermodal team-up between CSX Transportation and CN. […]
Section: News & Reviews
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad runs D&RGW No. 315 photo excursion NEWSWIRE
Photographers and videographers boarded a special Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad photographer’s excursion train in Antonito, Colo., on Aug. 3. The train with 56 participants made the 64-mile trip to Chama, N.M., in a vintage consist led by Denver & Rio Grande Western 2-8-0 No. 315. The consist was made up of D&RG boxcars Nos. […]
Genesee & Wyoming earnings dragged down by international operations NEWSWIRE
DARIEN, Conn. — Genesee & Wyoming’s second quarter revenue and operating income declined, dragged down by slumping international operations that more than offset improved North American results. The shortline holding company’s operating income declined 9%, to $4.2 million, as revenue sank 4%, to $571.5 million, G&W said in a regulatory filing late Wednesday. Earnings per […]
Greenbrier Cos. expands in Arkansas NEWSWIRE
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Railcar and marine barge manufacturer Greenbrier Cos. has announced a $16 million expansion at its Marmaduke tank car production plant, according to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. The facility in northeast Arkansas was part of American Railcar Industries, which Greenbriar purchased last week from hedge fund ITE Management. Greenbrier is to […]
Illinois Fs end their tenure with 27 cars of freight NEWSWIRE
Fans gather east of La Harpe, Ill., to document the last run of Keokuk Junction Railway’s cab units on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Steve Smedley MAPLETON, Ill. — Feeling like rock stars, Keokuk Junction Railway engineer Jeff Ducharme and conductor Jeff Rhoades fired up FP9A No. 1750, F9B No. 1761 and GP20 No. 2003 at […]
Indiana tourist railroad seeks funds to resurrect another Lima-Hamilton diesel NEWSWIRE
Video taken in December 2013 by Trains Staff of Whitewater Valley Railroad No. 25. CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Indiana tourist railroad Whitewater Valley Railroad has begun soliciting donations for the mechanical and cosmetic restoration of former ARMCO Steel Lima Diesel switcher No. 709. Whitewater Valley has a Facebook page dedicated to No. 709. Donations can be […]
Investigative reports dig deep into VIA ‘Canadian’ delays NEWSWIRE
The ‘Canadian’ pauses at Collins, Ontario, in October 2018. Bob Johnston HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – An extraordinary five-part package of reports provides the most detailed examination yet of how Canadian National’s erratic handling of VIA Rail Canada’s Canadian has damaged the train’s ability to provide meaningful transportation across Canada. The reports were prepared by University […]
No injuries as two Amtrak trains hit trees in New York’s Empire Corridor NEWSWIRE
RHINECLIFF, N.Y. — Thunderstorms that rolled through parts of Upstate New York Wednesday evening disrupted Amtrak Empire Corridor service, as two trains hit trees that had fallen onto the tracks. No injuries were reported in either event. The southbound Adirondack, Train 68, sustained an air leak and damage to an electrical box after hitting a […]
AAR: Carload and intermodal traffic down nearly 5% and 6%, respectively NEWSWIRE
Association of American Railroads WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 3, as well as volumes for July 2019. U.S. railroads originated 1,264,100 carloads in July 2019, down 4.8%, or 64,406 carloads, from July 2018. U.S. railroads also originated 1,314,333 containers and trailers in July […]
Amtrak unveils Chicago Union Station entrance food hall plans NEWSWIRE
Chicago Union Station’s Great Hall Bob Johnston CHICAGO – A long-dormant space on the west end of Chicago Union Station’s Great Hall is set to become a conduit to booming West Loop commercial and residential activity through construction of a new entrance with access to “full interior infrastructure redevelopment,” according to Amtrak. In 1980, a […]
Nickel Plate Road 765 open house Aug 16-18 NEWSWIRE
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will hold its annual open house on Aug. 16-18. Trains: Jim Wrinn NEW HAVEN, Ind. — The historic, operating tourist attractions of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will be on display at the 2019 Open House, which will feature educational displays, train rides, food trucks, and more on […]
Q&A with Adam Auxier of the new Autumn Colors Express NEWSWIRE
Adam Auxier Minnesota resident Adam Auxier is the CEO of Rail Excursion Management Co., and the leader behind continuing the popular New River excursion under a recently debuted Autumn Colors Express brand. Auxier has been involved in moving and overseeing private varnish, managing Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 No. 611 excursions, and chartering private car trips. […]
