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Elevating the Tracks Through Elizabeth, New Jersey

December 7, 2020 Todd DeFeo
Elizabeth, New Jersey, was an important crossing point for railroads. The New Jersey Rail Road extended its line to Elizabeth, first known as Elizabethtown, in 1835.

Atlanta in 1856
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A Look at the Western & Atlantic’s First Train Depot in Atlanta

December 3, 2020 Todd DeFeo
“The Terminus will be a good location for one tavern, a blacksmith shop, a grocery store, and nothing else.”

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An All-New Railfanning Review Podcast is Here

November 30, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
The newest iteration of the Railfanning Review podcast is now available.

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Railfanning Review for November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 Railfanning.org
In this edition: New Metrics for Amtrak, CN Marks Quarter-Century Since Privatization, Amtrak Acela Gearing Up to Celebrate 20 Years and Did You Know This About the Autorack Car?

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FRA: PTC Implementation or Demonstration Hits 99.6 Percent, NJ Transit Remains At Risk

November 20, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire
As of Sept. 30, 2020, positive train control (PTC) is in operation or revenue service demonstration (RSD) on 99.6 percent of the 57,537 route miles subject to the federal mandate, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.

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Railfanning Review for November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020 Railfanning.org
In this edition: Historic Marco Polo Pullman Car Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum, Feds Contribute $18.2 Million to Trenton Transit Center Rehab Project and New York’s MTA Says ‘Apocalyptic Scenario’ Looming Without $12 Billion Federal Bailout.

Miscellaneous

Historic Marco Polo Pullman Car Arrives at Southeastern Railway Museum

November 14, 2020 Todd DeFeo
Norfolk Southern delivered the historic Marco Polo Pullman car to the Southeastern Railway Museum.

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A Return to Folkston: South Georgia Railfanning in the COVID Era

October 16, 2020 Todd DeFeo
When it comes to watching trains, Folkston is a classic. The South Georgia city has long been a favorite for railfans, and it remains so in the COVID-19 era.

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Railfanning.org Launches an Expanded History Section

August 24, 2020 Railfanning.org
Railfanning.org has recently revamped its history section to include additional information about several historic railroads.

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Making the Railfanning Experience a Fun One

August 21, 2020 Todd DeFeo
In 2020, can we make railfanning fun again?

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