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Acela

May 30, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Acela, Amtrak’s premium service, is the fastest train in the Western Hemisphere, with a maximum speed of 150 mph on sections of its route between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut.

AK Class Carriage

July 3, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The AK class carriage is a class of cars made by Dunedin’s Hillside Workshops for KiwiRail’s long-distance passenger service, The Great Journeys of New Zealand.

American Car and Equipment Company

December 3, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

American Car Company

November 29, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

William Sutton and Emil Alexander established the American Car Company, a streetcar manufacturer, in 1891.

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

July 8, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of the nation’s 603 short line and regional railroads (Class II and III railroads) and railroad supply company members in legislative and regulatory matters.

Amfleet

May 2, 2024 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Amfleet is a fleet of single-level intercity passenger cars for railroads.

Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978

September 27, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Amtrak Improvement Act of 1978, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, authorized $755 million in federal funds for operating expenses and capital expenditures in fiscal 1979.

Association of American Railroads

July 8, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the world’s leading railroad policy, research and technology organization focusing on the safety and productivity of rail carriers. AAR members include the major freight railroads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Amtrak.

Autorack Cars

July 4, 2023 Railfanning.org Digital Library

Autorack cars are a staple of railroads today, but they have a unique history many people may not realize.

Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel

January 20, 2025 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad opened the 7,669-foot-long Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel in 1873.