Most pickup trucks aren’t in perfect condition and show signs of wear. When I received the Atlas O 1973 Ford F-100 pickup truck, I had an opportunity to add weathering and custom features. Follow along as I explain what I did, and I hope it will inspire you to try some – or all – […]
NEWARK, N.J. — Former Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner has joined financial consulting firm Telos Advisors, which describes itself as specializing in complex transportation and infrastructure projects. Gardner will join the company’s strategic advisory board, the company announced on Tuesday, Feb. 3. “Stephen is a seasoned transportation expert with deep experience in railroading and federal transportation […]
CHICAGO — Amtrak has extended cancellations on a number of Midwestern routes for several days following a week of well-publicized ice storms and heavy snows. Those conditions caused thousands of airline cancellations nationwide, as well as the suspension of the City of New Orleans and Texas Eagle for days through the central U.S. [see “Amtrak […]
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Rail creep was detected and track buckling was likely involved in the derailment of a Canadian National grain train near Devlin, Ontario, in June 2025, according to a Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation report released today (Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026). The track issues reflect the forces exerted by heavy-tonnage traffic, most […]
NEW YORK — The Gateway Development Commission, overseer of the Northeast Corridor’s Hudson Tunnel Project, has sued the Trump administration over its withholding of project funds, which could cause construction to stop at the end of this week. The suit filed Monday, Feb. 2, in the Court of Federal Claims, says the Department of Transportation […]
Since 2023, 22-year-old Nick Harding has been an active part of the engine crew for the Norfolk & Western J-class 4-8-4 No. 611. The work involves much more than just having smoke rise from the cowled stack. It demands round-the-clock maintenance and repair between operations, ensuring the locomotive is ready for its next trips out […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX has announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet and the appointment of Riz Chand as chief human resources officer. Sorfleet retires after almost 15 years with the company, which credits her with a central role in CSX’s people strategy and strengthening its culture. She helped guide the company through […]
LIRR train crashes into vehicle in fiery wreck, injuring 3 https://t.co/33jegrLMf6 pic.twitter.com/qVy6Dk8ekX — New York Post (@nypost) February 3, 2026 EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Three passengers were injured when a Long Island Rail Railroad train hit a vehicle at a grade crossing on Monday (Feb. 2), igniting a fire. LongIsland.com reports the collision occurred about […]
I grew up in rural northeastern Wisconsin where pickup trucks were (and still are) a common part of the landscape. From farms to small businesses, and downtowns to construction sites, trucks were everywhere. Ford designed the first generation F-100 in 1953 to meet the demand for durable vehicles that could be reliable workhorses, yet comfortable […]
TORONTO — Fallout will continue into at least Wednesday, Feb. 4, from Monday’s derailment of a GO Transit train near Toronto Union Station. The commuter rail operator, which ran a special schedule today (Feb. 3) “to support ongoing service recovery.” CityNews reports that officials for Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency and GO Transit parent, said […]
Q: Is there a compilation of Arduino articles written for model railroads that is easily accessed? — Jim Bottomley A: We have two different options that might be of interest to you, Jim. In the Digital Downloads collection on shop.trains.com, we offer “Three Projects Using Arduino Microcontrollers.” The 38-page collection features three articles that previously […]
STOCKTON, Calif. — A derailment at Union Pacific’s yard in Stockton initially knocked out power for about 17,000 customers today (Feb. 2), but by midday most had their electricity restored. The Stockton Record reports the derailment occurred about 8 a.m. A Union Pacific spokeswoman said three cars of soybean oil derailed and knocked over an […]
