RAWLINS, Wyo. – Follow 4-8-8-4 Big Boy No. 4014 on its journey back home to Cheyenne. You’ll see it depart Wamsutter, passing the steam era water tower. Then, with flags flying, Big Boy and traveling companion 4-8-4 No. 844 fly through Hadsell, just west of Rawlins. For more on the Golden Spike celebration, pick up […]
Section: News & Reviews
BNSF CEO Carl Ice says efficiency is a key to railroad’s growth strategy NEWSWIRE
BNSF Railway CEO Carl Ice Bill Stephens SAN ANTONIO, Texas — BNSF Railway CEO Carl Ice refused to criticize Precision Scheduled Railroading at a shipper conference on Thursday, saying it inevitably leads to the misperception that his railroad doesn’t care about efficiency. “That’s not true. We do,” Ice says. “And our history shows we care […]
California governor vows to fight federal funding cut to high-speed rail NEWSWIRE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has promised to fight the Federal Railroad Administration’s revocation of a $929 million construction grant, which could place the high-speed rail program in financial jeopardy, calling it “illegal and a direct assault on California, our green infrastructure, and the thousands of Central Valley workers who are building this […]
Metra to offer summer kids-ride-free program NEWSWIRE
CHICAGO — Metra has announced a summer expansion of its Family Fares program, with up to three children ages 11 and under able to ride free with one paying adult from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “A trip on Metra is a great opportunity to spend time together as a family without having to worry […]
Metrolink line shut down after crash of military jet NEWSWIRE
LOS ANGELES — Metrolink rail service on the Perris Valley has been disrupted in the wake of Thursday’s crash of a military jet near the rail line. Tracks between Moreno Valley and Perris have been shut down as police activity continues around the crash site. Interstate 215, which parallels the rail line, is also closed. […]
Texas Central’s legislative battles continue NEWSWIRE
A cow grazes below a power line corridor in central Texas. The straight corridors are compatible with the needs of high speed rail. Bob Johnston AUSTIN, Texas – Texas House of Representatives have failed in their attempts to pass legislation detrimental to Texas Central high speed rail, but other potential roadblocks could occur before the […]
Trains News Wire Round-Up for May 17, 2019 NEWSWIRE
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. […]
Atlas N scale GP39-2 diesel locomotive
Atlas N scale GP39-2 diesel locomotive Sound or no sound has been one of the basic questions when buying new locomotives. If you bought an engine without sound, but later wanted to add a Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, one of the hurdles was finding a place for the speaker, especially in N scale. […]
Athearn Ready-to-Roll HO scale SD40T-2
Athearn Ready-to-Roll HO scale SD40T-2 More prototype-specific detail and a dual-mode SoundTraxx Econami decoder highlight this HO scale SD40T-2 “tunnel motor” diesel from Athearn Trains. The plastic model has many enhancements compared to the previous Athearn Ready-to-Roll SD40T-2 that we reviewed back in the January 2008 issue. Prototype. In 1972, General Motors Electro-Motive Division and […]
Quick Look: Kadee HO scale early PS-1 boxcar
Kadee HO scale early PS-1 boxcar Price: $39.95 Manufacturer Kadee Quality Products Co. 673 Ave. C White City, OR 97503-1078 www.kadee.com Era: 1947 to 1980s Road names: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; New York Central; New York, New Haven & Hartford (with 7-foot door); Southern Ry.; and Union Pacific Comments: Kadee has released an early-production […]
Walthers Cornerstone N scale bridge kits
Wm. K. Walthers, which added easy-to-build HO scale railway bridges to its Cornerstone line a few years ago, is now doing the same in N scale. The single-track arched Pratt truss bridge kit is the latest in that line. I assembled and painted the bridge along with its matching pier and abutment kits, which are sold […]
Quick Look: WalthersMainline HO scale Budd 85-foot dome coach
WalthersMainline HO scale Budd 85-foot dome coach Price: $39.98 Manufacturer Wm. K. Walthers Inc. 5601 W. Florist Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53218 www.walthers.com Era: 1954 to present Road names: Amtrak (phase 3); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Southern Ry.; Union Pacific; and VIA Rail Canada. Also available undecorated. Comments: Wm. K. Walthers Inc. has added an […]
