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[ May 25, 2023 ] On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power Legislation
[ May 18, 2023 ] Amtrak Presses on With More Funding and Expansion Despite Historic Losses Amtrak
[ May 10, 2023 ] Senate Commerce Committee Advances Railway Safety Act Legislation
[ May 9, 2023 ] More Show Support for Proposed Federal Train Regulations Legislation
[ May 9, 2023 ] Amtrak Advances Plans for New Maintenance Facilities Amtrak

Cities need to step up their games when it comes to railroad safety

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

When a CSX freight train stopped in the heart of Kennesaw, Georgia, and blocked a busy rail crossing, pedestrians and motorists alike were upset. But more than that, it created a dangerous situation.

NTSB Report: Norfolk Southern Railway Train Derailment with Subsequent Hazardous Material Release and Fires

February 24, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

On February 3, 2023, about 8:54 p.m. local time, eastbound Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) general merchandise freight train 32N derailed 38 railcars on main track 1 of the NS Fort Wayne Line of the Keystone Division in East Palestine, Ohio.

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

October 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

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

Cobb County’s Commuter Railroad: The Atlanta Northern Railway by Todd DeFeo

June 14, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library

“Cobb County’s Commuter Railroad: The Atlanta Northern Railway” by author Todd DeFeo

Bonus Presentation – July 2021 – Northeast Corridor

July 17, 2021 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Bonus Presentation – July 2021 – Northeast Corridor with Todd DeFeo

“The Northeast Corridor” Presentation and Annual Meeting

June 15, 2021 Railfanning.org Digital Library

“The Northeast Corridor” Presentation and Annual Meeting

March 2021 Division Meeting and Clinic

March 31, 2021 Railfanning.org Digital Library

March 2021 Division Meeting and Clinic – Todd DeFeo will explore the parallels of two railroads

Introduction to The Northeast Corridor (Images of Rail)

January 4, 2021 Todd DeFeo

For my money, there is no better place to watch trains than Metuchen, New Jersey.

A Steamer in the Black Hills

September 9, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Black Hills Central Railroad operates the 1880 train over the former Burlington Northern Railroad Keystone Branch between Hill City and Keystone. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad originally built the line to support gold mining in the Black Hills.