The number of incidents at grade crossings nationwide increased by nearly 3.6 percent in 2017, but new vehicle technology may be vital in reducing such incidents moving forward. An analysis of federal numbers reveals a majority of incidents happened at crossings equipped with either gates or flashing lights. While the data shows no single cause […]
An inbound NJ Transit commuter train approaches Newark Broad Street Station with a Bombardier ALP-46 leading a string of new bilevels. If the federal government shutdown continues, the agency may need to draw on its line of credit to sustain regular operations. Brian Schmidt WASHINGTON – As the partial government shutdown drags on, worries grow […]
A newly painted Ann Arbor Railroad locomotive literally waves the company flag at Toledo (Ohio) Train Day in 2018. The Ann Arbor is a recent Watco acquisition. Jack Stryker PITTSBURG, Kansas – Watco Cos. has formed a strategic partnership with an investment firm that will provide up to $450 million in capital. Officials with the […]
Ron Batory, Federal Railroad Administrator U.S. Department of Transportation NEW ORLEANS — Wheel Rail Interaction conference attendees will hear from one of railroading’s heavy hitters in June. Organizers for the annual rail engineering conference confirm that Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Ron Batory will be the keynote speaker on June 20. “We’re excited that Mr. Batory […]
C&O caboose No. 903572 in active service on the Nicholas, Fayette & Greenbrier at Rainelle, W.Va., in May 1986. J.R. Kean photo, C&OHS collection CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – The non-profit Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has taken delivery of its latest piece of full-size historic railroad equipment. Through a generous and much appreciated donation by […]
RAVENNA, Ky. — Even before Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. members get an operational locomotive on site, they’re looking to make some steam. Specifically, the group expects to use a newly donated stationery boiler to pre-heat water in former Chesapeake & Ohio Kanawha 2-8-4 No. 2716 after they restore it in the group’s former CSX Transportation […]
Retiring BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matt Rose David Lassen MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – It is becoming more clear that Precision Scheduled Railroading is the subject that devours all other rail topics in its path. Anyone who doubts that need only have spent four days at the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Conference at the […]
Indiana Boxcar’s Olin Locomotive Works is nearing completion on a rebuild of former Louisville & Nashville Railroad SD40 No. 1245, built in 1970. The unit belongs to the Chesapeake & Indiana. Steve Smedley OLIN, Ind. — Olin Locomotive Works is close to completing the rebuild of one of three six-axle EMD’s purchased in a sealed […]
Jim Vena, Union Pacific Chief Operating Officer Canadian National OMAHA, Neb. — Jim Vena is Union Pacific’s $9 billion man. No, that’s not how much Vena will earn as the railroad’s new chief operating officer. Under the terms of his contract, he’ll earn a base salary of $600,000 and will be eligible for an annual […]
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway No. 576 is seen here minutes after it was moved out of its shed Wednesday morning, Jan. 9. Ralcon Wagner NASHVILLE — After months of anticipation, railroad historians and steam preservationists watched as Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway 4-8-4 No. 576 was carefully moved onto a temporary track […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Diesel SD70AH diesel locomotive. Union Pacific. Two road numbers. Models based on Tier 4 credit units built in 2016. Features Positive Train Control antenna array, light-emitting-diode headlights and ditch lights, and late handrails. Direct-current model with 21-pin NEM plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $239.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 sound […]
Matt Rose, BNSF Railway Executive Chairman TRAINS: David Lassen The criticism BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matt Rose leveled at the other Class I railroads regarding their Precision Scheduled Railroading operating plans has been greeted by silence. None of the other five big systems — each of which is running or shifting to an operating plan […]
