BNSF Logistics says it has priority access to Schnabel car KWUX 101: a 20-axle flat car used to move heavy loads over railroads. BNSF Logistics FLOWER MOUND, Texas — BNSF Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, says that the company, along with Siemens Energy, Inc., has an exclusive arrangement to market and operate the KWUX 101 […]
Magazine: Trains Magazine
Cargo theft looms as railroad problem NEWSWIRE
Westbound stacks on the BNSF Clovis Sub glide through Mountainair, N.M., and begin their descent to Abo Canyon and Belen. Jan.1, 2013. BNSF Railway Police recently busted a ring of cargo thieves in this area. William P. Diven ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — While the public fixates on burning oil trains and security agencies contemplate terror […]
CSX-NS trade locos headed to Idaho NEWSWIRE
Ex-Norfolk Southern SD40-2 locomotives sport new CSX Transportation liveries. They will be re-built in Idaho to SD40-3s. James D. Moore HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – CSX Transportation plans to rebuild all SD40-2s acquired from Norfolk Southern into SD40-3s. The current locomotives will not yet enter revenue service as originally speculated. In March, CSX and NS traded 12 […]
Trains Presents: BNSF Railway’s ‘Southern Transcon’
Learn about BNSF Railway’s famed “Southern Transcon,” the former Santa Fe main line between Los Angeles and Chicago! See priority intermodal and automotive trains and Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in spectacular desert scenery, and experience the Transcon right on your computer, only from www.TrainsMag.com! […]
Trains Presents: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus train
Children of all ages love the circus – and the circus train! See the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey “Blue Unit” circus train run over Norfolk Southern and learn more about its operation and consist with www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Trains Presents: Norfolk Southern F units and office car train
Norfolk Southern’s office car train, complete with classic EMD F units for power, is a perennial railfan favorite. See the train and its historic locomotives operate through great southeastern scenery, from www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Trains Presents: Maine Eastern passenger service
See classic EMD F units on Maine Eastern’s coastal passenger trains out of Brunswick, Maine. Amtrak’s Downeastern also makes an appearance. Come along, with Trains. […]
Trains Presents: Electro-Motive SD70ACe demonstrators
Watch Electro-Motive Diesel’s SD70ACe demonstrator units roll tonnage on the mountain grades of CSX Transportation’s former Clinchfield Railroad main line. The railroad between St. Paul, Va., and Irwin, Tenn., features spectacular scenery, high bridges, and heavy trains, brought to you by www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Trains Presents: Virginia & Truckee Railroad steam
Nevada’s famed Virginia & Truckee Railroad, once the richest railroad in the world saw a tourist revival decades after the route was abandoned. See the railroad’s steam-powered tourist operations in the Comstock Lode region with www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Trains Presents: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
Colorado’s storied narrow gauge railroads still live with the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, operating between Chama, N.M., and Antonito, Colo. See narrow gauge steam battle the grades in spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery with www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Trains Presents: Former Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501
Former Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501 is one of the most famous excursion locomotives in the world. Learn more about its history and restoration with the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam program from Trains. […]
Trains Presents: Steam photo freight charters
The age of steam has passed from revenue railroading in the U.S., but a dedicated group of photographers and railroaders keep its memory alive through special photo charters across the country. Ride along at the Sumpter Valley, Virginia & Truckee, Strasburg Rail Road, Steam Into History, and other operations with www.TrainsMag.com. […]