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Brian talks with railroader Mike Lacey about his multi-decade career. They discuss how Mike got into railroading with the Erie Lackawanna in 1968, stories from the road, leaving the industry after the formation of Conrail, and hiring out (again) with CSX in another decade.
Trains editors discuss railroad news that is fit to publish for the week of Feb. 14, 2020.
This week, Rob and Steve talk about a CSX derailment and fire, Canadian National's network shut down, and the return of the East Broad Top Railroad!
Trains editors discuss the news published during the week of Feb. 7, 2010.
This week, Steve talks about Canadian Pacific's derailment in Saskatchewan, another coal to oil conversion on the Colorado narrow gauge lines, BNSF Railway's $3-billion capital spending plan, and more!
Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish!
This week, Jim and Steve talk about a re-built K-37 2-8-2 steam locomotive in Colorado, Class I railroad earnings, and a Charger locomotive test train.
We're back on the railfan track this week with railroad photography! Photographers Marshall W. Beecher and Chris Guss sit down with Brian to talk about the state of railroad photography, transitioning from photography to videography, photography equipment, and favorite locations.
Trains editors offer a round-up of the news that's fit to publish. This week, Jim and Steve talk about SEPTA's PCC cars; Union Pacific's rising stock price, what will happen to an N&W Y6, and more!
Passenger columnist Bob Johnston and Senior Editor David Lassen join Brian for a look at south Florida's new Brightline rail service! They talk about the equipment, stations, and onboard experience when traveling. (This episode was recorded in January 2019.)
Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Jan. 10, 2020. This week, Jim and Steve talk about the annual contractors' show in California, NYC subway car doors opening, and more!
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Brian continues his chat with Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. They talk about Irish locomotive designs, train crews and employment, train operations, and more!
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that's fit to print for the week of Jan. 3, 2020.
This week, Jim and Steve talk about a BNSF Railway derailment in Idaho, a judge's ruling on a Durango & Silverton lawsuit, and more.
Trains editors talk about the news that's fit to talk about for the week of Dec. 20, 2019. This week, Jim and Steve talk about how Union Pacific's Big Boy drew more than a million visitors in 2019, the last D&H dispatcher retires from Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern F units have tied down in a new home, and much more.
Trains editors talk about the rail news that is fit to speak for the week of Dec. 13, 2019.
In this episode, Jim and Steve talk about BNSF "snow coaches", a Wabtec battery locomotive, weekly carload traffic, and more!
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Read all of this week's news stories online: http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire
Trains editors present the week in railroad news for the week of Dec. 6, 2019.
In this round-up, Jim and Steve talk about Union Pacific's lawsuit over an 1800s contract, freight traffic trends, and Amtrak's surprise box.
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Brian talks to Jim Deegan of Rail Tours Ireland about traveling to Ireland, setting up rail tours on the island, Irish rail equipment, and more.
Trains editors talk about rail news that's fit to print. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Big Boy No. 4014, National #TakeATrainToWorkDay, Canadian National workers' strike, and more!
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Brian continues his conversation with Irish rail historian Peter Rigney. They talk about the history of steam power in Ireland, the nation’s supply of locomotive coal, conversion to diesel, and more!
Trains editors regularly share with you rail news that is fit to publish (and comment on!) This week, Brian and Steve talk about Amtrak's Coca Cola locomotive, Joe Biden's push for a rail revival, and more. Only from Trains!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Senior Editor David Lassen discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading, Nashville steam locomotive fundraising, trouble ahead for Sound Transit, and much more!
Take a look inside the rail industry as Brian talks with railroader Adam Bartley at the Conway Scenic Railroad! They discuss Adam's start in railroading, short lines of Ontario, favorite diesel locomotives, and, of course, the Conway Scenic.
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Senior Editor David Lassen discuss California wildfires, Genesee & Wyoming acquisition, intermodal traffic declines, Snoop Dogg, and much more!
Watch Trains editors talk about the week in rail news. This week, Brian and Steve discuss Iowa Pacific railroads' receivership, Class I railroad earnings, a Duluth steam locomotive, and more!
Brian talks to Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland about traveling to Ireland, Dublin's historic stations, the role of the Society, and much more.
Watch as Jim and Steve talk about all the rail news that is fit to published — in less than 10 minutes.
Return (almost) every week as Trains editors summarize News Wire: the Internet's premiere source for rail news.
This week: Union Pacific Big Boy, NJ Transit heritage locomotives, derailments, and more!
Scarlet Lamothe talks to Brian about passenger rail advocacy and the state of passenger rail in the U.S. She is general manager of the Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass., located in the former Union Station. You can learn more about the restaurant at steamingtender.com.
Trains editors' present rail news that is fit to publish. This week, Brian and Steve talk about Railway Interchange, Union Pacific's Big Boy, Canadian Pacific's chief engineer, and more!
Brian is seeing double this week on the Conway Scenic! He talks to twins Connor and Cullen Maher about the history of the railroad and its equipment, and working in railway preservation.
Trains editors discuss rail topics posted to our News Wire section from the week prior.
This week, Jim and Steve talk about Richard Anderson's rare appearance, Wabtec closing a locomotive shop, intermodal operations, and rail-side real estate. Watch the video for more!
Railroads and dining are on the minds of a lot of people these days. In the latest episode, Brian talks with Scarlet Lamothe, general manager of the Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass., located in the former Union Station. They discuss running a railroad-themed restaurant, the local railfan scene, the restoration of the station, and more! You can learn more about the restaurant at steamingtender.com.
This week on Trains' News Wire round-up, Jim and Steve talk about Hurricane Dorian, Union Pacific Big Boy's Great Southwest Tour, Locomotive 2019, and more!
Trains editors discuss the rail news that is fit to publish.
This week, Jim and Steve talk about Canadian National's purchase of a CSX line in Upstate New York; Union Pacific's switching of a water chemical producer in California, new Acela passenger car interiors, and more!
Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about Colorado narrow gauge operations, classic passenger trains, traveling across Wisconsin by train, the September 1950 Speedrail disaster, and more.
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to print each week. In this episode of Trains News Wire round-up, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt talk about a new paint scheme for CSX, Big Boy's western tour, a Genesee & Wyoming sale update, and more. Only from Trains!
Trains editors discuss the rail news that's fit to publish.
This week, editors talk about Alcos, Canadian National's Alabama short line, and Amtrak food.
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Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston joins passenger train aficionado Craig Willett to discuss rail issues with host Brian Solomon. On tap: trespassing and rail safety, passenger rail funding, timekeeping, and more.
Trains editors talk about all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Aug. 9, 2019.
This week, editors discuss steam locomotives, the last runs of Illinois F-units, and a new intermodal team-up between CSX and CN.
Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish. This week the editors talk about Kentucky coal miners blocking coal trains, Big Boy's Chicagoland appearances, and more!
Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about his private car 'Caritas.' They talk about the purpose of private cars, buying and remodeling the 'Caritas,' touring the country, and the operations of private cars.
Travel overseas with Brian for a chat with Ken Fox of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland! You'll learn about the RPSI's operations and tips for planning your own trip to Ireland.
Nearly every week, Trains editors present a round-up of the week in rail news. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309; Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson's testimony in front of Congress; and how a slug delayed thousands of Japanese passengers.
Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston is back in the studio with retired engineer and passenger train aficionado Craig Willett and, of course, Brian Solomon. They talk about the passenger train dining experience, both on the beloved trains of the fallen flags and today on Amtrak.
Each week, the editors of Trains bring you a round-up of rail news you can use.
This week, editors discuss Union Pacific Big Boy's Midwest tour, commodity declines in the U.S., and new Amtrak Acelas being built.
Conversations is going historic this week! Brian talks with former Milwaukee Road employee Craig Willett and railroader Marshall Beecher, the son of a Milwaukee Road engineer, about the late, lamented Midwest railroad.
Each week, Trains' staff offers a run-down of the week's rail news.
This week, Trains' Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talks about delays for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, flooding in Arkansas and Missouri, wishing Canadian National a happy birthday, and more!
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This week's Trains news wire round-up includes Jim and Steve talking about tariffs on Mexican goods; CSX's views on automation, Amtrak detours and more!
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Listen in on Brian's conversation with Dan Howard, volunteer coordinator and trainmaster for Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum in Lenox, Mass.
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Classic Trains Editor Rob McGonigal discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading changes on Canadian National, Midwest floods, Rio Grande Southern No. 20 restoration, much more!
In this week's news round-up Trains Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talks briefly about a contract for Talgo, California High Speed Rail, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014.
"Conversations" goes in a new direction! Brian sits down with industry veteran Dan Bigda to discuss his career, toy trains, working with Neil Young, favorite locomotives, and more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Big Boy No. 4014, the Oregon Zoo train, Wabtec's new leader, much more!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Editor Jim Wrinn discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading and quarterly earnings, an Ohio tower closure, steams locomotives on the move and static, and much more!
Associate Editor Brian Schmidt picks up the railroad news conversation with Correspondent Bill Stephens. Learn how Bill approaches his time trackside when reporting, and where he sees his next big story coming from!
Join Trains' Production Editor Angela Pusztai-Pasternak as she talks to magazine Correspondent Bill Stephens about reporting railroad news. Learn how Bill, one of the most prolific reporters on News Wire today, works to bring you the best railroad reporting available!
Trains' Lead Illustrator Rick Johnson joins Brian in the studio this week for a look at how the magazine's maps are prepared. Listen in and learn about how The Magazine of Railroading comes together each month!
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of April 12, 2019.
This week, editors discuss the Big Boy No. 4014 excursion; video of a steam locomotive breakdown in Colorado; Union Pacific trackage rights over Norfolk Southern, and more!
Brian talks with Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney about railroad photography. What do the editors see as overplayed in the genre? How can you get your photos in Trains Magazine? Listen in today and learn!
Listen as Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish!
This week, Jim Wrinn and Steve Sweeney talk about who really invented Precision Scheduled Railroading, a California High Speed Rail comeback, the Transcontinental Railroad, and so much more.
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Each week, Trains editors discuss all the rail news that's fit to publish.
For the week of March 29, 2019, Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talk about Midwest flooding, the Potomac Eagle, Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 No. 611 runs in Pennsylvania, and more.
This week, Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talk about Midwest flooding, NJ Transit's new summer of hell, steam in the Caribbean, and more! Only from Trains!
Brian talks with photographer and Trains' columnist Chris Guss about aerial railroad photography. Learn about the equipment and techniques that will make your photos take off!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Big Boy No. 4014, Norfolk & Western No. 611, Amtrak looking at Duluth, and much more!
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talk about California high speed rail, the death of former Amtrak President Joe Boardman, and a steam locomotive visit to Ohio.
Brian talks to rail industry professional Dan Bigda about freight cars. Learn about the fate of the plan 50-foot boxcar, the life cycle of a freight car, how car repairs are tracked, and much more!
Trains editors discuss all the news that is fit to publish for the week of March 1, 2019. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talk about the Coast Starlight stuck in Oregon, Union Pacific receives go-ahead to run steam locomotives up to 11,000 miles in 2019 from the FRA and more. Only from Trains!
Each week, Trains editors discuss all the news that is fit to publish. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talk about the California High Speed Rail dilemma, bad weather cutting rail capacity, a locomotive purchase for Metra, and more.
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Brian sits down with Trains' Digital Editor Steve Sweeney to discuss the late, lamented Erie Railroad, a favorite of both.
Trains editors talk about all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Feb. 15, 2019. This week Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney discuss CSX Transportation line sales, a photo charter with Skookum, Union Pacific Big Boy, and more!
Each week, Trains editors discuss all the news that is fit to publish. This week, Trains editors talk about the Big Boy steam locomotive's hydrostatic test; a Canadian Pacific runaway train in British Columbia, Amazon becoming a common carrier, and more! Only from Trains!
Trains' own staffers join Brian in the studio this week to talk about their own interests in railroading: Production Editor Angela Pusztai-Pasternak and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt finish their conversation in the second of two parts.
Trains' own staffers join Brian in the studio this week to talk about their own interests in railroading: Production Editor Angela Pusztai-Pasternak and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt.
Solomon talks with Trains' former Senior Graphic Designer Drew Halverson about train-watching and railroading. Topics include favorite paint schemes, the true meaning of the West, and what's cool in modern railroading.
This week, Associate Editor David Lassen and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt discuss top stories of 2018, positive train control updates from NJ Transit and Denver RTD, two donations by CSX, and much more!
Brian Solomon sits down with Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston and retired Amtrak engineer Craig Willett to talk about the national passenger carrier. This is the third in a multi-part conversation that began in Episode 2 and also included Episode 8.
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Dec. 14, 2018. This week, Jim and Steve talk about a headless historic diesel locomotive, PTC for the Big Boy 4-8-8-4, and much more!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss President George H.W. Bush's funeral train, Union Pacific's progress on Precision Scheduled Railroading, a Solari board, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Brian continues his chat with Bob Bentley of the Massachusetts Central to discuss shortline railroading in New England. This is the second installment in a multi-part interview.
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, associate editors Steve Sweeney and David Lassen discuss a fundraiser to replace a New Jersey swing bridge; E units in New York, a Transcontinental Railroad bus trip, and much more!
Trains' Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and locomotive correspondent Chris Guss join Solomon this week to discuss cameras and railroad photography.
Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Nov. 15, 2018. This week's topics include: grand train stations, Santa Trains, and crude oil.
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss runaway trains in Canada and Australia, another chance to see Skookum in steam, crude oil's traffic spike, and much more!
Brian talks with rail industry veteran Dan Bigda about issues in the industry and, specifically, the railcar supply business. This is the first in a multi-part conversation.
Brian Solomon sits down with Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston and retired Amtrak engineer Craig Willett to talk about the national passenger carrier. This is the second in a multi-part conversation that began in Episode 2.
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss narrow gauge steam on the move, Precision Scheduled Railroading on Union Pacific, two tragedies overseas, and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt discuss CSX financials, UP's locomotive shop closure, Amtrak's yard sale, and much more!
Brian talks with Trains' Senior Graphic Designer Drew Halverson about the art of railroad photography. Topics include favorite places to visit, differences between the U.S. and Europe, and perspectives on time.
This week Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney speak about all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Oct. 5, 2018, including: Matt Rose's pending retirement from BNSF Railway, BNSF Railway's new deal to send intermodal containers direct to Ohio from Los Angeles, and the first steam-up of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 in 63 years.
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This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt discuss a posthumous award for Hunter Harrison, mainline steam's autumn farewell, BNSF capacity improvements, and much more!
Brian sits down with Bob Bentley of the Massachusetts Central to discuss shortline railroading in New England.
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading in the West, hydrogen-powered trains, PTC rules enforcement, and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt discuss upcoming steam excursions, commuter rail controversy, a Trains Magazine retirement, and much more!
Brian Solomon talks with David Swirk, the new owner of the legendary Conway Scenic Railway in New Hampshire.
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Jim and Steve discuss Canadian National's order for 60 new locomotives; the Hudson Bay Railway has a new owner; CSX executives predict one-person crews, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor David Lassen high water is Wisconsin, Southwest Chief controversy, a colorful boxcar, and much more!
Beebe and Clegg are names synonymous with early railroad photography and familiar to most any railfan today. Brian talks with photographer and author John Gruber about their legacy in the 21st century.
Brian has a lively chat with Trains' designers: Art Director Tom Danneman and Senior Graphic Designer Drew Halverson about railroad photography, train-watching out West, and the cameras they use.
Brian Solomon sits down with Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston and retired Amtrak engineer Craig Willett to talk about the national passenger carrier. This is the first in a multi-part conversation.
Trains' columnist Brian Solomon interviews Associate Editor Brian Schmidt in his inaugural podcast. Learn about Solomon's new book on European railroads and his background as a professional railfan.
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor David Lassen discuss Trains' annual preservation award, the Southwest Chief saga, a horse on a train, and much more!
Trains Editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Aug. 17, 2018.
This week, Jim and Steve talk about the return to steam for Santa Fe 4-8-4 No. 2926, progress on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad re-building, LA Metro body scanners, and more! Only from Trains!
Trains Editors talk about all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Aug. 10, 2018.
This week's topics include a Norfolk Southern train crash in Pittsburgh; the police report about the fatal pedestrian accident with Union Pacific No. 844; Boy Scouts on the Southwest Chief, and more! Only from Trains.
Trains Associate Editor S. Sweeney and author Brian Solomon talk about all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Aug. 3, 2018. This week's topics include, Durango & Silverton's announced purchase of two diesel locomotives, Amtrak cooperates with a video game maker for a Northeast Corridor simulator, the Brian's Railway Guide to Europe, and more!
Trains Associate Editors Brian Schmidt and S. Sweeney talk about their favorite historic and modern railroads in this inaugural Trains podcast.
This week, Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talks about Union Pacific 844 incident, the Red Devil, another Durango & Silverton disruption, Class I railroad earnings, and much more!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Colorado narrow gauge troubles, Class I railroad operating ratios, Canadian locomotive variety, and much more!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Amtrak hot food service, the Durango & Silverton's return to steam, the metal carnage that was the Indiana Transportation Museum, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Listen to the Trains News crew talk about all the rail news that is fit to publish.
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talk about crumbling rail infrastructure in New York; the carnage of desconstructing the Indiana Transportation Museum near Indianapolis; and how much certain railroads are willing to pay to hire new train crews.
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Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss CSX Transportation's new intermodal terminal in North Carolina, a Soo LIne steam locomotive controversy, Chicago Union Station, and more! Only from Trains!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss reopenings in Oregon and Colorado, derailments in Wisconsin and Indiana, investment in British Columbia, and much more!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor David Lassen discuss Amtrak's private car rules of conduct, troubled Colorado tourist railroads, a loss in railroad preservation, and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Senior Graphic Designer Drew Halverson discuss a major fire out west, Amtrak's menu adjustments and network review, ore trains in the Midwest, and much more!
This week, Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish. Topics include the Union Pacific office car special over Norfolk Southern's Horsehoe Curve, CSX Transportation's industry-best operating ratio, Amtrak reconstruction at New York Penn Station, and more!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor David Lassen discuss CP's pending labor vote, narrow gauge steam spectacle in Colorado, a days-late Canadian, and much more!
Listen to the Trains staff comment on the week in rail news. This week, Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Ron Batory's testimony on positive train control, Norfolk Southern re-opening DeButts Yard hump in Tennessee, Brightline service to Miami in Florida, and much more!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014; Pennsylvania Railroad K-4 4-6-2 No. 1361; Amtrak, and much more!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss derailments in Indiana, Kentucky and Texas; Amtrak's steam policies with regard to Nickle Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 764, Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261, the New River Train; Wheel Rail Interaction news, and much more!
This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Editor Jim Wrinn discuss Norfolk Southern's financials, new commuter power for California, two Texas derailments, narrow gauge steam in Maine, and much more!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Amtrak's new rules on private passenger car travel; CSX Transportation and Canadian Pacific earnings, a "Skookum" photo charter, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss BNSF Railway's preference for battery-powered locomotives, Amtrak's pending purchase of new passenger power, Southern Pacific 4-8-4 No. 4449 in the Columbia River Gorge, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
This week, Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor David Lassen speak about all the rail news that is fit to publish including: Amtrak's announcement on ending charter and special trains; Class I railroad traffic increases; Western Maryland Scenic's new boxcar for bicycles; strings attached for the Southwest Chief, and much more! Only from Trains!
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of March 30, 2018.
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss railroads' progress on positive train control, a Ann Begeman's nomination to chair the Surface Transportation Board, a flush of new rail traffic, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talks about Canadian National's executive change-up, uncertainty surrounding the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Stephen Hawking, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the departure of Canadian National's CEO, new steam excursion announcements for 2018, booming intermodal traffic numbers, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss new Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory, CSX Transportation's profit plans, positive train control, a steam photo charter on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
This week, associate editors Brian Schmidt and Steve Sweeney discuss new diesels for Metra, Wisconsin Northern, and Ukraine; theft at the Western Maryland Scenic, more Penn Station track work, and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Congress' positive train control hearing, Ron Batory's confirmation as head of the Federal Railroad Administration, weekly traffic figures, Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, and much more!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn discusses the Congressional train crash, BNSF capital spending, a New England tourist road sold, and much more!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discusses the start of Brightline passenger service, the criminal trial of three railroaders in Quebec over the deadly 2013 Lac-Mégantic train crash, woes of the Catskill Mountain Railroad, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney tries to be witty with all the rail news that is fit to speak about for the week of Jan. 5, 2018.
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the Top Ten News Wire stories from 2017.
Edited emergency dispatcher recordings from Washington state of the Dec. 18, 2017 derailment and crash of Amtrak Cascades train no. 501.
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the derailment and crash of Amtrak Cascades No. 501 near Seattle and the death of long-time railroad executive E. Hunter Harrison.
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Hunter Harrison, Amtrak discounts, Metra's grand gesture, Norfolk Southern's New York success
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss GE's possible sale of its locomotive division, Amtrak's record year, the 75th running of the Clinchfield Santa Train, and much more!
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Oct. 20, 2017. This week's topics include: Union Pacific's new heritage unit, moving a stranded VIA Rail passenger train by ship, intermodal cuts at CSX Transportation, weekly carload data, and more! Only from Trains.
Railroad derailment expert Gary Wolf speaks with Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney about double-stack derailments in the 1970s and 1980s as well as his job investigating derailments around the world.
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney speak about all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Oct. 13, 2017.
This week's topics include the future of CSX's intermodal yard at North Baltimore, Ohio; the Santa Train over the former Clinchfield mainline; Canadian Pacific's move to Ohio, and more! Only from Trains. More is available online at TrainsMag.com
A CSX Transportation CEO E. Hunter Harrison presents before the Surface Transportation Board on Oct. 11. More information is available from the STB: https://www.stb.gov/stb/audiomee.nsf/71c35e25bd34f1f68525653300425877/8832013effcfab5e852581b7004ca125?OpenDocument
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A CSX Transportation CEO E. Hunter Harrison presents before the Surface Transportation Board on Oct. 11. More information is available from the STB: https://www.stb.gov/stb/audiomee.nsf/71c35e25bd34f1f68525653300425877/8832013effcfab5e852581b7004ca125?OpenDocument
and Trains Magazine: www.trainsmag.com
This week, Trains Associate Editor David Lassen talks about driverless trains in Australia, a new study on electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, Polson Lumber No. 2 moving to Oregon and more. Only from Trains for the week of Oct. 6, 2017.
On this week's Trains News Wire Round-Up, Associate Editors David Lassen and Steve Sweeney discuss all the rail news that's fit to publish including a proposed merger between Siemens' mobility division and Alstom; a verbal kerfuffle between India and GE; a legal reprieve for the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, and more. Only from Trains!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss AAR traffic reports, coal's mini-bounce, the comeback of trailers on flatcars, a Southern Pacific narrow gauge steam locomotive, drones buzzing trains, and much more!
Be sure to share your news tips with the staff at newswire@trainsmag.com!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the loss of a steam icon, Mike Ward's new gig, heritage on display in Chicago, and much more!
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Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talk about the news for the week of Sept. 8 including: CSX operations, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, wild fires in Oregon, and more.
This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Hurricane Harvey, an Amtrak detour, Great Lakes Basin's big setback, new passenger power for Chicago, and much more!
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talk about all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Aug. 25, 2017.
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss CSX service issues, layoffs at Union Pacific, a new commuter service in California, Trains' Chicago mobile app, and much more!
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Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney presents rail news for the week of Aug. 11, 2017, including updates on Western Maryland Scenic, CSX Transportation union workers, a new New York City tax for subway improvement and more. Only from Trains!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss CSX's service meltdown, a Pennsylvania derailment, delays with the Chesapeake & Ohio No. 1309 steam locomotive, and much more!
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Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss GE Transportation ending finished locomotive assembly in Erie, Pa.; CSX's tangle with the Surface Transportation Board; and much more!
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This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the Pennsy T-1 new build update, the CSX film crew death verdict, a public appearance for Soo Line No. 1003, Norfolk Southern operating divisions, new business for Talgo in the U.S., and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt discuss a blow to Amtrak's on time performance, a steam locomotive on the news, Union Pacific, fall excursions, and much more!
This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt discuss Moynihan Station project loan, passenger and freight derailments, rail traffic increase, Age of Steam tour, and much more!
Hear the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney present their dueling news wire themes of passenger infrastructure and locomotive, plus live streaming from Chicago, Wheel-Rail Interaction, a steaming Minnesota locomotive, and much more!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss steam in the United Kingdom, Poland, India, and Michigan; CSX closing more yard humps; CalTrain electrification, and much more!
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Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss CSX closing more yard humps, travels of Norfolk & Western No. 611, Ringling Bros.'s Circus Train, surf boards on Metrolink, and much more!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the latest commodity numbers, Genesee & Wyoming's bid for Florida East Coast, trains on the Gaspé Peninsula, and much more!
Listen to the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Amtrak's bad luck in the West, Great Lakes Basin's apparent revival, more potash traffic for Canadian Pacific, a fundraising campaign to save an Alco Century, and much more!
See the Trains Magazine staff give its take on the week's news. This week, Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Union Pacific's California derailment, passenger pain at Penn Station, steam live streaming in North Carolina, and much more!
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney review the week in railroad news for the week of April 21. This week: Metra officials say they'll seek proposals for new passenger cars and locomotives; Colorado's Legislature moves the state one step closer to new intercity passenger service; highlights from CSX Corp. and Canadian Pacific earnings calls; news about Trains live-streaming, and more! Only from Trains!
Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney discuss the news for the week of April 14, 2017.
Trains' Steve Sweeney goes solo and talks about the week in rail news for the week of April 7, 2017.
Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney speaks with Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Vice President Kelly Lynch about his organization's involvement in moving a Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive to Fort Wayne, Ind.