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This is a wikizine for enthusiasts of the train. Whether you're interested in locomotive engines or mag-lev technology; train travel or the mysteries of the train system -- signals, tracks and train yards -- look here for images, blogs, discussions and news. The wikizine provides a meeting of train-loving minds including history buffs, lovers of train museums, and cognoscenti in all other areas of trainiana.

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Bangalore, Dec 8 (IANS) The Indian Railways will run 2,872 special trains across the country during summer to clear the extra rush of passengers during the holiday season, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Tuesday. “These special trains will have 4,326 coaches to ensure even the wait-listed passengers are able to travel. As hundreds of college [...]  
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As a builder of 1/8" scale model railroad locomotives, I have need of cutting wood and metal materials, like the spoked drivers for a steam locomotive. These drivers are made from wood. I have a small machine shop, but most of the parts involve cutting wood. There is some metal work required, but th  
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At the time of year when toy trains begin appearing around Christmas trees, California State Railroad museum officials are announcing a big model railroading exhibit coming down the tracks to Sacramento. The National Model Railroad Association and California State Parks have agreed to develop a 3,500-square-foot model railroad exhibit at the Old Sacramento museum. The exhibit, which has no scheduled opening date, is expected to cost...  
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The railroad is running "Santa Trains" and we've been busy yesterday and today.I spent much of yesterday at the railroad, helping out with this and that ... Today was focused on resolving some issues along the track. Eric discovered a loose rail in the roundhouse switch, so he and I replaced ties in the area to stabilize the track. It was tricky work, because the ties in the area support four tracks, some movable and some static, so...  
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The chief executive of General Electric Transportation is hoping to convince politicians to fund Amtrak’s plans to replace 54 of its oldest passenger locomotives in favor of faster and cleaner-burning versions.  
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Val Pistilli, 65, sets down an HO locomotive at a meeting of the Greater Abington Township Society of Model Engineers. He says the trains are "full of action. They sound like they're breathing an...  
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• GE Transportation recently reached an agreement with China’s CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co. Ltd. to provide 300 locomotive assemblies for Chinese HXN5 mainline locomotives produced by CSR Qishuyan that feature GE’s Evolution® Series diesel ...  
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Central Florida News 13Special session rail bill is Tri-Rail's best shot at 'surviving' in yearsPalm Beach PostWithout the extra help, Tri-Rail officials threaten they won't be able to keep running the 50 trains that move 15000 riders a day. And if that happens, ...Senate rail hearing gets heated -- but we're not here to talk about SunRail!Orlando SentinelFlorida lawmakers open special session on railThe Associated PressLawmakers To Consider...  
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Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung)GE Sells 10 Locomotives in BrazilThe Journal of Commerce OnlineALL operates the largest independent general cargo railway in South America, GE said, with a fleet of more than 1000 locomotives operating over 21000 km of ...GE Transportation Receives Order for 10 Locomotives from ALL in BrazilWelt Onlineall 12 news articles »  
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MyFox Washington DCNTSB plans probe of latest Metro crashWashington PostThe damage could total as much as $36 million because all 12 rail cars were damaged, as was the track the two trains were on. New cars cost about $3 million ...Metro trains crash in West Falls Church Rail YardWashington ExaminerOff-duty train hits another in rail yard; 3 hurtFairfaxtimes.comNTSB Probes Metro Rail Yard CrashWJLAWTOP -Loudoun Independent -Justice News...  
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Hollister Free LanceCalifornia high-speed rail route through Pacheco Pass could be adjustedSan Jose Mercury NewsPlans to bring bullet trains into the Bay Area over Pacheco Pass and through San Jose will be opened up for more study to comply with a court ...High-Speed Rail Plan Hits Speed BumpKCRA.comHigh-speed rail board discusses rescinding EIRSan Jose Business JournalCoalition Wants High Speed Rail Facility in FresnoCBS 47Gilroy Dispatch...  
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Damaged fixtures in suburban trains hassles passengersTimes of IndiaCHENNAI: The number of commuters travelling by suburban trains may be going up, but amenities inside coaches have not kept pace with the popularity of ...and more »  
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SpaceX trains its first batch of NASA astronautsOrlando SentinelAmid the hot debate about the safety and readiness of commercial space companies to be able to launch rockets to the International Space Station, ...and more »  
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Rio to Reinstate Automated Trains at Australian Iron Ore MinesBloombergDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Rio Tinto Group, the world's third- largest mining company, will reinstate a $371 million automated train program at ...  
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Williamsburg hosts trains, SantaCincinnati.comWILLIAMSBURG - Displays of toy trains in the business district, free rides on firetrucks and a visit by Santa Claus will highlight the annual Trains of ...and more »  
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