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[ April 24, 2025 ] Union Pacific Volume Growth and Robust Core Pricing Gains Offset by Business Mix and Fuel Headwinds Union Pacific
[ April 24, 2025 ] NJ Business Group: Work to Reach Deal in NJ Transit Contract Dispute Commuter Rail
[ April 23, 2025 ] DART Silver Line Trains to Start Test Runs in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton Commuter Rail
[ April 23, 2025 ] NS Reports $3 Billion in First Quarter 2025 Revenue Norfolk Southern
[ April 18, 2025 ] San Joaquin Valley Railroad to Continue Leasing 101.5 Miles of Rail From Union Pacific Short Line/Regional

When in Folkston, don’t just visit the Okefenokee – Part I

August 17, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Driving along U.S. Highway 1 on my first trip to Folkston, I spied a southbound freight train on the tracks to my right.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

August 4, 2009 Railfanning.org

Railfanning the Walt Disney World Railroad

July 19, 2009 Railfanning.org

It’s no coincidence that the first attraction to greet guests of the Magic Kingdom is the railroad.

There’s no point in waiting one hour for pictures anymore

April 7, 2009 Todd DeFeo

It used to be that a few days were quick enough; then it went to an hour. Now, a few seconds is just unacceptable.

Train show features models, memorabilia and more

April 4, 2009 Railfanning.org

The Great Train Expo hit town this weekend, offering everyone from avid railfans to first-timers the chance to peruse an assortment of railroad memorabilia, model trains and everything in between.

Model trains on display

October 23, 2008 Railfanning.org

The local chapter of the National Model Railroad Association is celebrating National Model Railroad Month by sponsoring a tour of more than 40 layouts throughout Metro Atlanta.

Railfanning while ‘heading down (and around) the Atlanta Highway’

October 8, 2008 Todd DeFeo

The so-called Classic City is known for a lot, usually revolving around the University of Georgia. But, a major rail line passes through Athens, and there are a handful of historic depots worth checking out – all located within a 30 mile or so drive in any given direction.