CHICAGO – General Electric locomotives constructed in 2012 with the new Tier 3 locomotive emissions have been suffering major engine fires recently. The locomotives differ from Tier 2 engines in many ways including higher pressure fuel lines, which are reportedly operated at 20,000psi. These lines have been prone to break, spraying the prime mover with […]
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X Train plans January 2014 start-up NEWSWIRE
LAS VEGAS – During a conference call with investors and interested parties today, Michael Barron, president and CEO of X Train, announced company plans to begin passenger service between Fullerton, Calif., and Las Vegas on January 4, 2014. A special inaugural trip will run Dec. 31, 2013. The train will operate non-stop between the Amtrak/Metrolink […]
Canadian Pacific selling SD9043MACs NEWSWIRE
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Canadian Pacific has put its 58 EMD SD9043MACs up for sale. Built between 1998 and 2000, the 4,300 hp locomotives are available for sale, lease, or lease with buyout option. The locomotive were never popular with CP and often in storage in recent years. Of the 58, four were overhauled and are […]
White Pass & Yukon Route passes on freight NEWSWIRE
SKAGWAY, Alaska – ClubLink Enterprises, the owner of the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route, has rejected a plan to recommence freight service on its route between Carcross, Yukon Territory, and the port at Skagway, reports the Skagway News. A month ago, railroad officials told the chamber of commerce at least 40 jobs could be […]
Notre Dame University rail spur scrapped NEWSWIRE
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – An industrial branch in South Bend serving Notre Dame University is being scrapped by its owner, Norfolk Southern, reports the South Bend Tribune. The city of South Bend hopes to convert it to a trail. The 3.7 mile line was originally part of a New York Central main line between South Bend […]
Last Rio Grande SD9 scrapped NEWSWIRE
CANON CITY, Colo. – Canon City & Royal Gorge Railroad has scrapped the last remaining Denver & Rio Grande Western EMD SD9, No. 5305. It was cut up as part of a deal the tourist line made for a newer locomotive. No. 5305 was built in July 1957, part of an order for 10 SD9s, […]
Caterpillar-painted SD70ACe unveiled at Las Vegas mine show NEWSWIRE
EMDX on the floor at MINExpo 2012 during setup of the Caterpillar booth. Dan Morrison Dan Morrison LAS VEGAS – A specially painted EMD SD70ACe was unveiled this week at MINExpo International 2012 in Las Vegas. The locomotive is painted yellow for Electro-Motive Diesel’s parent company Caterpillar. The 850,000 square foot event features 1,800 exhibitors […]
Caltrain passengers forced to leap out of the way of commuter train NEWSWIRE
The platform at Caltrain’s San Francisco station was empty on Oct. 14, 2009, but on Aug. 24, 2012, passengers getting off a northbound train at the South San Francisco station (a short distance away) had to clear the tracks quickly to avoid being struck by an express train rushing through the station without warning. Scott […]
Last Kansas City Southern steam locomotive moved NEWSWIRE
CARONA, Kan. – Kansas City Southern 0-6-0 No. 1023, the last remaining KCS steam locomotive, was moved from Schlanger Park in Pittsburg, Kan., to Carona on Sept. 8. The locomotive was transported on a 20-foot-wide trailer and tractor manned by crews from Tilton and Sons House Moving, the Pittsburg Morning Sun reports. The tender from […]
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad experiences derailment NEWSWIRE
BRYSON CITY, N.C. – An excursion train on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad derailed on Wednesday morning, reports WLOS-TV. The train derailed four of five cars approximately five miles west of Bryson City. There were 190 people on board and no injuries reported. A second train was sent out to pick up the passengers. American […]
Former Georgetown Loop 2-6-2 No. 12 debuts in Iowa NEWSWIRE
MT. PLEASANT, Iowa – Former Georgetown Loop Railroad 2-6-2 No. 12 made its debut at the Midwest Central Railroad over Labor Day Weekend during the annual Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant. The 1929 Baldwin was built for use on Hawaii’s Kahului Railroad. The locomotive was last operated at Colorado’s Georgetown Loop Railroad, making its […]
Illinois Railway Museum to use Nebraska Zephyr for excursions NEWSWIRE
The Nebraska Zephyr is seen at IRM in Union, Ill., in September 2011. Tony Kordes UNION, Ill. – The Illinois Railway Museum, in association with Amtrak and BNSF Railway, is hosting a pair of excursions from Chicago Union Station to Quincy, Ill., on September 22-23 using the museum’s Nebraska Zephyr equipment. Tickets will go on sale […]
