PARIS – France has banned domestic short-haul flights where rail alternatives exist to cut carbon emissions, BBC News reported. The law comes into effect two years after French lawmakers had voted to end airline routes where the same journey could be made by train in under two-and-a-half hours. France’s Citizens’ Convention on Climate, which was created […]
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Nevada Northern to hold memorial service for Dirt, famed shop cat
Memorial service for Dirt ELY, Nev. – The Nevada Northern Railway’s beloved shop cat and mascot, Dirt, died January 10 at age 15. The railroad is planning to give him a big send off Memorial Day weekend. May 28 will see a full day of events to honor Dirt, including special tours and excursion trains. […]
LA Metro Regional Connector to open June 16
LA Metro Regional Connector LOS ANGELES – LA Metro announced this week it will officially open its Regional Connector transit project June 16. The project, which began in 2013, will make it easier to ride across LA County as passengers will be able to travel between Azusa and Long Beach, and between East Los Angeles […]
Alabama Southern Railroad to build new yard
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – WATCO’s Alabama Southern Railroad will construct a new yard in Tuscaloosa. The company plans to invest around $9.8 million in a new yard facility in the Tuscaloosa County Airport Industrial Park to support operations currently conducted at the company’s facility near downtown Tuscaloosa. The second facility will provide additional capacity and reduce […]
Norfolk Southern train struck by truck, derails in Missouri
MADISON, Mo. – A truck driver was killed Sunday after he failed to stop at a crossing and struck a Norfolk Southern rock train, causing it to derail, KCRG News reported. Russell Minnis, 65, of Higbee, Mo., was killed after his semi-truck did not stop at the U.S. Route 24 crossing 2 miles east of […]
Minnesota legislature approves funding for Northern Lights Express passenger service
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature has approved a transportation measure that includes nearly $195 million in funding for the Northern Light Express passenger rail service from the Twin Cities to Duluth, Minn. If implemented, it would be the first passenger service to Duluth since Amtrak’s North Star was dropped in 1985. The 152-mile […]
Rebuild of Metro-North New Canaan Branch set
NEW CANAAN, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin track work on the Metro-North Railroad New Canaan Branch May 30. The electrified 8-mile single-track branch carries 41 trains each weekday. Service includes several New Canaan-Grand Central Terminal through trains; others include New Canaan-Stamford shuttles, connecting with New Haven Line trains. CDOT owns […]
The Hills Line Trailer
James McNab is back to working on The Hills Line! This season will feature new techniques, new technologies and new challenges. With every turn, every bridge and every turnout, you’ll discover the stunning scenery and intricate details that make model railroading so special! […]
What is a good way to begin adding scenery to my layout?
Adding scenery to your layout can take it from a basic track setup to a realistic and immersive world. It’s an exciting and creative part of model railroading that allows you to design and construct a unique landscape for your trains to travel through. However, it can be overwhelming to know where to start which […]
Does my model railroad’s layout surface need to be wood-built?
Building a model railroad can be a fun and rewarding hobby. It can also be messy and time-consuming, especially when it comes to a wood-built surface for the layout. One has to ask, “Does my model railroad’s layout surface need to be wood-built, or are there other methods that don’t make such a mess?” Foam […]
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