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...
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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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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
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...
I took this photo durin an October 1998 visit to the Hesston Steam Museum in northwest Indiana. A miniature Pennsylvania Railroad model K-4 pacific type steam locomotive, pulls a load of passengers on the miniature 7 and 1/2" guage live steam railroad at the museum.
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...
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.
• 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 ...
BBC NewsTrains in Spain signal the futureBBC NewsThe United States and Britain have both recently outlined proposals for ambitious high-speed rail networks. Spain only entered the high-speed market in 1992 ...Spain to become leader in high-speed trainsGadling (blog)Trains in Spain signal the futureBBC Newsall 7 news articles »
1010 WinsNYC trains raise security after terrorism warningThe Associated PressThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority says there's no credible threat to the city's subway system and commuter trains. But extra officers with helmets ...NYC Authorities React to Security BulletinsWNYCall 193 news articles »
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 »
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...
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...
Report: Trains on Kingston line told to slow down due to crumbling ...Whitman TimesThe MBTA has ordered Old Colony commuter rail engineers to slow down trains along the Boston-Kingston line where thousands of track ties ...and more »
Seniors on the Go: Amtraking This FallChicago TribuneAmtrak continues to offer several enticements: -- Seniors (age 62 or over) get 15 percent discounts on most trains, excluding high-speed Acela Express in ...and more »
Dublin subdivision fights noisy trainsColumbus DispatchMrs. Quisenberry said she and her husband knew the tracks were there but have been surprised by the frequency of the trains - about 10 a day, sometimes six ...
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 ...