Narrow gauge in Ohio

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The Ohio River & Western was a 3-foot-gauge line in Ohio affiliated with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Folks have driven out in their cars to the road’s famous S-shaped trestle just west of Key, Ohio, to watch the OR&W’s last train on May 30, 1931. John B. Corns collection […]

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Standard and narrow gauge in Maine

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The two-foot-gauge Bridgton & Harrison (former Bridgton & Saco River) interchanged passengers and freight with the Maine Central in Bridgton Junction, Maine. Compared with a high-mounted MEC 2-8-0, diminutive B&H No. 5 could be confused with an amusement park engine. Dwight A. Smith Jr. photo […]

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Ex-D&RGW No. 168 safely at Antonito NEWSWIRE

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Former Denver & Rio Grande and Denver & Rio Grande Western No. 168, a narrow-gauge 4-6-0 Ten Wheeler steam locomotive is now on Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad property. Workers moved the locomotive from downtown Colorado Springs on Sept. 24 to restore the engine to operating condition. John Bush ANTONITO, Colo. – Former Denver & […]

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Logging road, take me home!

Stand next to Trains‘ Steve Sweeney with video from Cass Scenic Railroad’s annual railfan weekend in 2014. Steve caught Cass’ Heisler No. 6 hauling a short freight, a triple-headed Shay consist, and the grand parade of steam. See steam railroading at its best, in the West Virginia mountains, only from Trains! […]

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Logging road, take me home!

Stand next to Trains‘ Steve Sweeney with video from Cass Scenic Railroad’s annual railfan weekend in 2014. Steve caught Cass’ Heisler No. 6 hauling a short freight, a triple-headed Shay consist, and the grand parade of steam. See steam railroading at its best, in the West Virginia mountains, only from Trains! […]

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The working class

Union Pacific GP38-2 No. 648 switches customers on an industrial spur in New Berlin, Wis. The engine, built for Missouri Pacific in 1977, may no longer head road freights, but performs meaningful work nonetheless, providing service to local warehouses and factories. Photo by Matt Van Hattem […]

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DCC Programming: episode 5 – Working with speed tables

Dana Kawala working with speed tables.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Dana Kawala continues the discussion on using speed tables to match the operating speeds of two or more DCC-equipped locomotives as closely as possible. Dana also shares a quicker alternate approach that uses forward and reverse trim functions. […]

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DCC Programming: episode 5 – Working with speed tables

Dana Kawala working with speed tables.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Host Dana Kawala continues the discussion on using speed tables to match the operating speeds of two or more DCC-equipped locomotives as closely as possible. Dana also shares a quicker alternate approach that uses forward and reverse trim functions. […]

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White Pass & Yukon Route passes on freight NEWSWIRE

SKAGWAY, Alaska – ClubLink Enterprises, the owner of the narrow-gauge White Pass & Yukon Route, has rejected a plan to recommence freight service on its route between Carcross, Yukon Territory, and the port at Skagway, reports the Skagway News. A month ago, railroad officials told the chamber of commerce at least 40 jobs could be […]

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Take a photo tour of Amtrak’s new Miami shop

FULL SCREEN Bob Johnston Welcome to Hialeah! Amtrak shares space in the 53-acre shop area with CSX and Tri-Rail vendors Veolia and Bombardier, which service Tri-Rail’s Miami-West Palm Beach commuter trains. FULL SCREEN Bob Johnston Wheels that have been recently trued (machined and straightened) are put on a truck for the Auto Train facility at […]

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