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CN Acquiring 200 Locomotives from GE Transportation

December 29, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN will acquire 200 new locomotives over the next three years from GE Transportation to handle growth opportunities and drive operational efficiency across its system, the railroad said.

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The Meatballs are Gone, But Metuchen is Still Here

November 2, 2017 Todd DeFeo

There are “new” stops along the Northeast Corridor. Others — such as North Rahway — are gone, but the line is otherwise much the way I remember it.

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Commuter Rail

Here’s Who New Yorkers Think Should Pay for Subway Repairs

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have a novel idea for who should pay for subway repairs.

Union Pacific The Spirit Locomotive
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Union Pacific Pays Tribute to Armed Forces with New Locomotive

October 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

UP No. 1943 spotlights Union Pacific’s relationship with thousands of veterans who helped build America after defending the United States.

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Nashville Mayor Unveils Transportation Framework That Includes 26 Miles of Light Rail

October 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The mayor of Nashville, Tenn., this week unveiled a $5.2 billion transportation framework for the city and Middle Tennessee, a proposal voters will decide next year. Let’s Move Nashville would fund 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes and an increase in the service and frequency of the bus system.

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FRA Identifies Corridor for Atlanta-to-Chattanooga High Speed Rail Line

October 16, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have identified a preferred corridor for a high-speed rail line between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn., the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.

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Railfanning the Former Georgia Railroad Line in Decatur

September 8, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The railroad in this popular city east of Atlanta is hard to miss

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Jonquil City Offers Prime Location for Railfanning

September 1, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Its location along the historic Western & Atlantic Railroad line makes Smyrna a great place for watching trains.

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A Modern Freight Rumbles Through Historic Railroad Town

August 25, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Kingston is a great historic railroad town.

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Ohio Railway Museum: A Railroad Museum Located on a Former Interurban Right-of-Way

August 18, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The Ohio Railway Museum was founded in 1948, which, backers say, makes it among the oldest railroad museums in the country.

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