MARCEL, Calif. — The Union Pacific main line over Tehachapi pass reopened late Saturday following the derailment of a train earlier in the day, BNSF reports in a customer notification on its website. The train involved was apparently a Union Pacific train, despite an initial news report indicating a BNSF train had been involved. The […]
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Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad summary The Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad (AOK) is a Class III short line railroad that operates in Oklahoma. It’s a family owned and operated business by David and Patricia Donoley. Operating along a 135-mile corridor, the AOK uses two separate sections of standard-gauge track from Howe to McAlester, and from Shawnee to Midwest City. History […]
CHICAGO – The Chicago area’s congressional delegation delivered for commuter rail agency Metra in 2022, helping secure $204.1 million in competitive federal grants for Metra projects – the most by far in Metra’s history. The amount includes the largest discretionary grant Metra ever received – $117 million for the next phase of the Union Pacific North […]
Watco summary Watco (WATX) is a transportation and supply chain service company operating multiple short line and regional railroads throughout North America and Australia. It’s owned by Rick Webb, the son of founders Charles R. “Dick” Webb and Kaye Lynne, who also serves as the company’s Executive Chairman. Headquartered out of Pittsburg, Kansas, Watco owns […]
LOMBARD, Ill. — It is safe to say we have not heard the last from the Surface Transportation Board on Union Pacific’s use of embargoes to address congestion. That was made fairly obvious during a wide-ranging and engaging Q&A with STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman on Thursday’s second and concluding day of the Midwest Association […]
Tacoma Rail summary Tacoma Rail (TMBL) is a class III short line railroad which plays a significant role in the intermodal industry out of the Tacoma, Washington area. Officially known as the Tacoma Municipal Belt Line and often referred to as the Muni, it is owned by the city and operated by Tacoma Public Utilities. […]
News & Products for the week of January 16th 2023 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. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of January 16th 2023. […]
Twin Cities and Western Railroad Company summary The Twin Cities and Western Railroad Company (TCWR) is a short line railroad that operates in Minnesota and South Dakota. It’s owned by the Minnesota-based Oakes Development Corporation, which also owns the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company. Headquartered out of Glencoe, Minn., the railroad operates over […]
CHICAGO — It’s no surprise travelers attempting to book Amtrak’s Capitol Limited in January either face sold-out trips or are confronted with record high fares for a coach seat or sleeping accommodation. Inventory is scarce, pushing prices up for what little capacity remains. Trailing two P42 locomotives on the Capitol into Chicago on Jan. 15 […]
Anacostia Rail Holdings Company summary Anacostia Rail Holdings Company is a privately held firm that operates multiple short lines throughout the United States. Headquartered out of Chicago, the company owns six freight railroads with more than 760 miles of standard-gauge track. History The Anacostia Rail Holdings Company traces its roots back to 1985 when the […]
Trains LIVE: AIRS and No.4 — 1-18-2023 — Is bigger better? Can a small steam locomotive generate excitement like Union Pacific No. 4014 — Big Boy? Some would say not, but the members of the American Industrial Railroad Society are excited about the small — 0-4-0 — steam locomotive they are restoring to operation. This […]
