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[ May 6, 2026 ] Short Lines Notch Record Safety Mark in 2025, ASLRRA Says Short Line/Regional
[ May 6, 2026 ] CPKC, CSX Upgrade Southeast Mexico Express with Dedicated Train, Faster Transit Times Canadian Pacific Kansas City
[ May 4, 2026 ] Southeastern Railway Museum Marquee Locomotive Returns Miscellaneous
[ May 4, 2026 ] DeFeo Discusses Historic Gauge Change on the Western & Atlantic Railroad, Announces New Book Miscellaneous
[ May 2, 2026 ] CN: UP and NS Failed to Materially Improve Amended Application to Address Competitive Harms Canadian National

Surveying the Woods: Engineering, Labor, and the Reality of Building the MC&L

May 6, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

By the mid-1850s, the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad existed on paper — and little else.

The Night the Railroad Moved: Changing the Western & Atlantic Railroad’s Gauge

April 30, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Western & Atlantic Railroad’s gauge did not change overnight by accident.

Three Inches That Changed Everything

April 22, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Among the many changes to the Western & Atlantic Railroad since its inception, the change of the line’s gauge in 1886 ranks among the most significant — and also among the most misunderstood.

Three Inches, a Nation, and a Night of Change

April 15, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

In early May, Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo will explore a chapter of railroad history that is often mentioned, but seldom fully examined.

‘Fanning Around the World: A Railfan’s Guide to Walt Disney World

March 24, 2026 Railfanning.org Digital Library

For railfans, Walt Disney World is full of opportunities to experience the magic of trains up close. From historic steam locomotives to futuristic ride systems, rail travel plays a starring role across the resort.