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DeFeo Research Finds Human Error Behind Majority of Deadliest U.S. Railroad Wrecks

August 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
Railroad historian and author Todd DeFeo used his presentation at the Central Florida Railroad Museum to share new research into some of the deadliest railroad disasters in American history, arguing that while technology has changed dramatically since the earliest days of railroading, one factor has remained stubbornly consistent: people.

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How Much Does Brightline Have in Common With 19th-Century Railroads?

July 10, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire
A new analysis by Railfanning.org shows that Brightline, in many ways, resembles 19th-century railroads — even more than it might appear at first glance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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DeFeo to Lecture on Transcontinental Railroad and the Evolution of the Nation’s Standard Gauge

February 26, 2026 Railfanning.org
Todd DeFeo, publisher and editor of Railfanning.org, will present a lecture on May 3 on the “Transcontinental Railroad and the Standard Gauge.”

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VIDEO: CSX runs special train honoring Medal of Honor recipients

October 4, 2025 Todd DeFeo
About 20 Medal of Honor recipients boarded a special passenger train in downtown Kennesaw on Sept. 30 and headed north along a historic rail line that was the scene of one of the Civil War’s most daring exploits.

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Special Train Retraces the Route of the Great Locomotive Chase

October 1, 2025 Todd DeFeo
About 20 Medal of Honor recipients boarded a special passenger train in downtown Kennesaw on Sept. 30 and headed north along a historic rail line that was the scene of one of the Civil War’s most daring exploits.

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