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End of Track

From the looks of this sign, it looks as though someone didn’t heed the message on this sign.

The subway car is silent except for the sound of metal wheels on metal rails as the train made its way beneath Tokyo’s busy streets. Commuters look at their cell phones, read newspapers or simply mind their own business. There is no conversation.

Silver Meteor, Folkston, Ga., Oct. 16, 2006

‘Fanning From the Funnel … Vol. II

I’m in Folkston, Ga., for the second time in as many years. Be sure to check back over the next couple weeks as I post more information about my trip to the Funnel. In the meantime, go here.

Tracking the Decapods: Winder, Ga.

Gainesville Midland No. 208, built by Pennsylvania-based Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1930, has been on display since 1959.

An Interesting Read at The Washington Times

Check out this offering, “Daring robbery of Winchester mail train.”

July 2006 Cross-Tie

The July 2006 edition of The Cross-Tie is now available. To view this month’s issue, click here.

The Railfanning Review is Now Here

You can now podcast the lastest railfanning news by clicking here or by searching railfanning in iTunes. Enjoy.

Attention Railfans, BNSF Wants You

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) is recruiting rail fans to help keep BNSF properties safe by reporting suspicious activities and to help prevent possible security breaches.

Train Video From Winder, Georgia

Check this out: I shot this video a couple days ago while I was in Winder, Ga. (The video is about 3.4 MB) Click here to read about the city’s railroad history.