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Second of two parts. Part one is available here. ATLANTA — In his first public remarks after being named CEO in September 2024, Mark George said he didn’t like the way that railroads have historically tolerated poor operations and service performance. George came to NS from United Technologies, the conglomerate that produced jet engines, elevators, […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. rail traffic was up for a second consecutive week, according to the latest statistics from the Association of American Railroads. Statistics for the week ending Oct. 4 show U.S. volume of 503,538 carloads and intermodal units, an increase of 3.6% from the same week in 2024. That includes 224,972 carloads, up 0.002% […]
WASHINGTON — A rail union has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to ban the use of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, above rail yards and main lines. The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers-Transportation Division, or SMART-TD, submitted comments earlier this week on a proposed FAA rule that would allow expanded […]
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern marked a major milestone last month when AC44C6M No. 4947 rolled out of the Juniata Locomotive Shop as the 1,000th unit modernized through its long-running DC-to-AC conversion program. The program, which began in 2015, completely rebuilds General Electric Dash-9 units and creates a more powerful, more fuel efficient, and more reliable […]
OWENSVILLE, Ind. — A Norfolk Southern engineer and conductor were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a derailment this morning in Owensville, Ind. Responding to an inquiry from Trains.com, Norfolk Southern said in a statement that the derailment occurred about 3 a.m. today (Oct. 8, 2025) and involved a locomotive and two railcars. […]
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Surprise City Council has unanimously approved a resolution opposing BNSF’s plans for a logistics hub in Wittman, Ariz. At its Tuesday, Oct. 7, meeting, the council approved a resolution saying it “cannot support the development … unless it proceeds in a manner that clearly prioritizes public safety, quality of life, and […]
First of two parts ATLANTA — No matter how you look at it, Mark George had an eventful first year at the helm of Norfolk Southern — even setting aside the historic deal to create the first transcontinental railroad through a merger with Union Pacific. George was named chief executive on Sept. 11, 2024, after CEO […]
PORT CLINTON, Pa. — The Reading & Northern Railroad has made a $10 million offer to purchase about 60 miles of rail lines owned by the Luzerne County (Pa.) Redevelopment Authority — property currently the subject of litigation between the Authority and the county. Reading & Northern owner and CEO Andy Muller Jr. made the […]
News & Products for the week of October 6th 2025 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. The following are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of October 6th, […]
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for purchase or lease of 80.8 miles of state-owned rail lines in the southeastern portion of the state. The line between Napa Junction and Platte, S.D., includes 20.9 miles between Napa and Tyndall that has previously been leased by Dakota Southern Railway, as […]
Athearn HO Athearn HO three-bay offset-side hopper Scale: HO (1:87.1) Price: Single car, $37.99; four-pack, $139.99 Era: 1950s+ Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; 800-338-4639; athearn.com Athearn HO three-bay offset-side hopper features: Body-mounted McHenry scale plastic couplers with factory-installed trip pin Factory-applied wire grab irons, stirrup steps, end braces, and brake platform […]
PHILADELPHIA — The Port of Philadelphia has acquired a 152-acre rail yard adjacent to the port from Norfolk Southern, and will activate an existing intermodal transfer facility at the site. Acquisition of the Mustin Yard property is part of development plans outlined in the port’s recently released strategic plan looking ahead to 2040. The Philadelphia […]
