July 2015 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

Southbound Mixed Freight Passes Through Marietta, Ga.

July 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Dozens of freight trains pass through Marietta, which grew up along the Western and Atlantic Railroad’s main lines. The tracks run just a block from the city square Sand offer a safe viewing area of this heavily traveled main line.

Three-Month Surface Transportation Extension Proposed

July 28, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

A bill to extend the authorization for federal highway and transit programs through the end of October has been introduced in the U.S. House.

Exploring the Legacy of the Milstead Railroad

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Milstead Railroad had a short history, but it left a lasting legacy on the small hamlet of Conyers east of Atlanta.

Photos: CSX GE AC4400CW on Display at Georgia Museum

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

A love of trains was on full display earlier this month at the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History.

Member Robert Sumwalt on the scene of the Amtrak Train #188 Derailment in Philadelphia.

Report Shows Ridership Impact of May 12 Amtrak Wreck

July 28, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The May 12 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia wrecked havoc on ticket sales and revenue for the railroad, according to a new ridership report.

A Look at R.J. Corman No. 3501 in Clarksville, Tenn.

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

R.J. Corman locomotive No. 3501 is a GP35 that is on static display beside the historic railroad depot on Tenth Street in downtown Clarksville.

Rail Leaders Warn of Consequences to Too Much Regulation

July 27, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

Too many regulations would have a major impact on the railroad industry’s ability to sustain private investment to build, maintain and upgrade the nation’s 140,000-mile rail network.

Who Was Named Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2015?

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) earlier this month selected the head of MARTA as its 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

A southbound NJ Transit train passes through Elizabeth, N.J. in August 2003..

N.J. Transit Board Votes to Increase Fares, Approves 2016 Budget

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The N.J. Transit Board of Directors earlier this month voted to increase fares by roughly 9 percent.

Photos: Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami

July 27, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Occupying the former Naval Air Station Richmond (NASR), the Gold Coast Railroad Museum today delights railfans with its collection of locomotives, dozens of rail cars and railroad artifacts.