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Get Ready: Eating and Drinking the Western & Atlantic is Coming!

To appreciate the Western & Atlantic is to appreciate the local communities where the rail line runs, delving into the people and the places that made — and make — the line unique.

Odds Not Likely on Georgia Selling the Western & Atlantic Railroad

Now that Cincinnati is selling the Cincinnati Southern Railway, could Georgia take the same approach with the historic Western & Atlantic?

Train is the Best Way to See New Zealand

New Zealand truly is a beautiful place to visit. And one of the best ways to see it is by train.

Federal Data Shows Number of Rail Wrecks With Hazardous Materials Declining

While rail wrecks like the one in East Palestine, Ohio, garner the headlines and turn the national dialogue to regulations, federal data shows that such mishaps have declined over the past three decades.

Norfolk Southern, USDOT, Congress All Targeted in Buttigieg’s Requests

Ten points of enhancement or change are being recommended by the national transportation secretary nearly three weeks after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Street Cars in Paradise: A Brief History Street Cars on the Island of Curaçao

Curaçao is not a railroad hotspot today, but the island does have a railroad history.

When You Take a Bad Picture No One Wants, Start Your Own Website

Railfanning.org formally launched 20 years ago today. The story of how it started is quite funny.

DeFeo to Publish Book on Atlanta Northern Railway

The book will mark the first complete standalone history of the interurban line that connected Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia, from 1905 to 1947.

A Return to Folkston: South Georgia Railfanning in the COVID Era

When it comes to watching trains, Folkston is a classic. The South Georgia city has long been a favorite for railfans, and it remains so in the COVID-19 era.

Railfanning.org Launches an Expanded History Section

Railfanning.org has recently revamped its history section to include additional information about several historic railroads.