Obama Requests Support in Passing Transportation Infrastructure Bill
In a speech presented Wednesday, President Obama urged lawmakers to make the right decision by approving a $50 billion national infrastructure project according to the Associated Press. Obama believes...
View ArticleNorfolk Southern Announces Plans to Hire 500 Employees by End of 2011
Norfolk Southern announced plans to hire 500 more employees by the end of 2011 with plans to hire an additional 2,600 employees in 2012 due to more freight transportation needs and the fact that...
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Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad
The Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad was formed in 1982 by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, who specialize in antique engines for cars, water pumps, and of course, a steam locomotive....
View ArticleBNSF Treats Troops to Train Ride
The LaCrosse Tribune has reported that BNSF Railway recently honored America’s troops in a unique way. On Saturday, December 4, the railway treated nearly 300 Wisconsin soldiers and their families to...
View ArticleOPERATION LIFESAVER-Grade Crossing Mishaps!
Over the years, whether filming railroads, or simply being an innocent bystander, I have witnessed numerous near-misses at grade crossings. Whether they are motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians,...
View ArticleModel Railroad Club Inspires Appreciation For Railroad History
The Roundhouse Inc. Model Railroad club in St. James, Minnesota, uses model railroads to educate visitors about the impact railroad travel had on the formation of the United States. The city of St....
View ArticleUP Annouces Video Remake Contest
2012 is a special year for Union Pacific Railroad, marking the freight rail giant’s 150th year of operation. As a way of starting the anniversary celebration, Union Pacific has announced that will be...
View ArticleRailroad.net Forum Has its One Millionth Post
Since the early 90s, the Railroad.net Forum; has been a free community for railfans to discuss passenger rail; Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment, , railroad employment, along with a wide...
View ArticleCSX Re-Double-Tracking in 1997
In 1997, CSX was re-installing the second track on their former B&O mainline between Chicago and Deshler, Ohio. They were anticipating freight traffic to double after the Conrail break-up. Sadly,...
View ArticleRailroad.net Upgrades It’s Widely Popular Forum
The Railroad.net forum is one of the strongest and longest standing Railroad communities in the world. The forum has over 76,000 topics which have accrued over 1.06 million posts. Over Memorial Day...
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