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[ November 22, 2024 ] Federal Agencies Illegally Okayed River Dredging to Restore Railroad Lost in Helene Flooding CSX
[ November 22, 2024 ] CrossCountry Launching New Service Connecting Wales, England and Scotland World
[ November 21, 2024 ] KiwiRail Unveils New DM Locomotives in Christchurch World
[ November 21, 2024 ] Bill to Nationalize Great Britain’s Passenger Railroads Advances World
[ November 20, 2024 ] Amtrak, NJ Transit, Murphy Highlight Recent Improvements Amtrak

Introduction to The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad: A History

October 14, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Railroad’s “good old days” were rather brief.

Five key moments in the history of the Western & Atlantic Railroad

July 1, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A look at the “State Road,” the Western & Atlantic running between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

How much do you know about Positive Train Control?

June 18, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Positive Train Control (PTC) is a hot-button issue in the railroad industry, but many may not be aware of its deep history. Here is a brief overview of PTC and a few interesting facts about its development.

Montgomery County, Tennessee, Declares July 28 as Budds Creek Disaster Day of Remembrance

May 28, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett declared July 28 as Budds Creek Disaster Day of Remembrance.

Celebrating the sesquicentennial of the First Transcontinental Railroad

May 10, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Completing the First Transcontinental Railroad was among the most significant railroad accomplishments, if not the single greatest, in railroad history.

Southbound Norfolk Southern in Duluth

October 7, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

‘Mack’ arrives at the Southeastern Railway Museum in advance of Steam Weekends

September 28, 2018 Todd DeFeo

A crew this morning unloaded a guest steam locomotive.

A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Passchendaele Locomotive

July 12, 2018 Todd DeFeo

The steamer entered service in October 1915 and is dedicated to the “memory of those members of the New Zealand Railways who fell in the Great War.”

Railfanning Rahway in the Rain

January 17, 2018 Todd DeFeo

It was not the best day for railfanning, but I was determined to enjoy a little action. As long as there was some semblance of a roof over my head.