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California governor signs legislation requiring LOSSAN agency to assess impact of climate change on rail route

By | October 9, 2023
Amtrak passenger train moves along tracks on coastal bluff in light fog.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation requiring the organization overseeing Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner trains to assess the effects of climate change on its operations as part of its annual business plan. SB677, introduced by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), requires the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency to identify projects to increase resiliency […]

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Why do the milk cans get jammed on my Lionel No. 3662 operating milk car?

By Joe Mania | October 9, 2023

I really enjoy using my Lionel postwar No. 3662 operating milk car, but lately I have found this great car is giving me some trouble. Specifically, the milk cans never come all the way down the chute. One or two of them get through before they get jammed. What do you suggest to fix things? […]

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News photo: NJ Transit’s latest heritage locomotive

By | October 9, 2023
Black and yellow diesel locomotive

NJ Transit has unveiled its latest heritage unit, painted for the Erie Railroad, one of its commuter-rail predecessors. The commuter operator released the photo of GP40PH-2B No. 4210 this weekend in Erie’s black-and-gold paint scheme, noting the railroad “held a large presence in the North Jersey commuter rail scene” and operated on what are now […]

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Canadian National releases Winter Plan

By | October 9, 2023
Document cover with aerial photo of train operating through forest in snow

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway has released its 2023-24 Winter Plan, a document required by the Canadian Transportation Act in which the railroad details plans for operations during the winter months. “The plan serves as our compass, providing clear direction and objectives,” CEO Tracy Robinson says in an introductory statement. “It will enable us to […]

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Operation Toy Train sets schedule for 2023

By | October 9, 2023
Passenger cars pulled by black and white locomotive

DINGMANS FERRY, Pa. — New stops in western Connecticut, eastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey will highlight the 15th season of Operation Toy Train, the special train collecting toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Foundation to benefit underpriviledged children. The train will operate for more than 200 miles across seven […]

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Three groups receive funds for exhibits about Bismarck bridge

By | October 9, 2023
Train coming off bridge on broad curve

  BISMARCK, N.D. — Three organizations have received a total of more than $250,000 to fund historical exhibits about the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, KFYR-TV reports. BNSF Railway is providing funding through the State Historical Society for the exhibits under an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard. The North Dakota State Railroad Museum in Mandan will […]

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Union Pacific issues Request for Qualifications for part of CREATE’s 75th Street project

By | October 9, 2023
Diagram showing rail projects in South Chicago

CHICAGO — Union Pacific has issued a Request for Qualifications for property acquisition services for a portion of the CREATE Program’s 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project to be overseen by UP. The property acquisition will be part of Project EW2, the Belt Junction and 80th Street Junction realignments, between Ashland Avenue and the Dan Ryan […]

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Brightline increases service between Orlando and Miami to 15 daily round trips

By | October 8, 2023
Train crossing bridge

ORLANDO — Brightline is set to nearly double service between Orlando and Miami on Monday, Oct. 9, moving from eight to 15 daily round trips. Trains from Orlando to Miami run on a near-hourly basis beginning at 4:38 a.m. (good for an 8:11 a.m. arrival in Miami), with the last departure at 8:54 p.m. (arriving […]

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LA’s Metrolink to offer free passes for students

By | October 8, 2023
Commuter train with white locomotive emerges from tunnel

LOS ANGELES — LA-area commuter rail operator Metrolink is launching a “Student Adventure Pass” program, allowing students with valid school identification to ride anywhere on the Metrolink system for free. The program begins this Monday, Oct. 9. Students can receive the pass via the Metrolink mobile app by registering via their school email address and […]

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Metra EMD F40C diesel locomotives

By Brian Schmidt, Classic Trains Editor | October 8, 2023
Blue, white, and silver EMD F40C diesel locomotives with red nose stripes

  EMD F40C diesel locomotives were six-axle, 3,200-hp units built for Chicago-area commuter service in 1974. They were found on two Milwaukee Road-operated routes out of Union Station, one west to Elgin and one north to Fox Lake. The units had a cowl body like the Amtrak SDP40F of 1973, but used an alternator to […]

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Erie Railroad passenger trains remembered

By | October 8, 2023
A black and white photo of a conductor posing with a train

  Erie Railroad passenger trains: The Erie Railroad is Classic Trains’ railroad of the month for October 2023. All this month you’ll find interesting articles detailing the history of the Erie in text and photographs. Please enjoy this Erie Railroad passenger trains photo gallery, originally published in March 2016 and selected from the archives of […]

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