For many years Hobbyshop Window was a popular department in the pages of Model Railroader magazine. We’re excited to bring it back as an occasional feature on Trains.com. Here’s a recap of some of the items that arrived at our offices for the week ending February 13th 2026. Keep up to date on the latest […]
BALTIMORE — The Washington — a 1949 Pullman-Standard observation-tavern car — has been cosmetically restored inside and out by the B&O Railroad Museum. This is the museum’s first interior restoration project. The car will be unveiled on Saturday, Feb. 21. “The No. 3316 is a showpiece both in terms of the incredible Art Deco interior […]
ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. — Former Durango & Silverton diesel No. 19, an Alco-powered H.K. Porter locomotive, stepped into the spotlight at the East Broad Top Railroad today (Feb. 12), pulling a freight train and photo charter for the first time since coming to Pennsylvania. The C-C locomotive was pinch-hitting for Baldwin 2-8-2 No. 16, sidelined […]
Three U.S. labor unions are requesting federal mediation in pay and benefits disputes with Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the labor organizations announced today (Feb. 12). Making the request are the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, and Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. They say CPKC workers on the […]
Trains Turntable: Commentary from Jared Cassity, national safety and legislative director for the SMART-TD union If there is a foundational principle that defines the only meaningful factor in transportation, it can be asked in this one simple question: Is it safe? Whether referencing our country’s first significant mode of transportation — railroads — or the […]
Closely following the railroad’s namesake river, today’s Naugatuck Railroad runs on 19.6 miles of the former New Haven Railroad between Waterbury and Torrington, a line built by the original Naugatuck in 1849. The current company provides freight service and operates the passenger trains of its parent organization, the Railroad Museum of New England. Choices Most […]
NEW YORK — Amtrak service between New York and Boston was restored early today after overhead power issues halted operation between the two cities much of Wednesday evening. Amtrak announced that service was being halted in a social media post shortly after 7 p.m. ET and said that service had been restored in another post […]
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — Metra SouthWest Service trains are back in operation today (Thursday, Feb. 12) following a Wednesday freight derailment that shut down the 15-round-trip-a-day operation between Chicago Union Station and Orland Park/Manhattan, Ill. In a social media post shortly after 5 a.m., the commuter operator said it had been informed its tracks would […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. rail traffic was down for a second consecutive week in the period ending Feb. 7, with declines in both carload and intermodal traffic. Statistics from the Association of American Railroads for the week show a total of 486,854 carloads and intermodal units, a drop of 3.2% from the corresponding week in 2025. […]
MENDOCINO, Calif. — A California appeals court has reversed the decision of a lower court and has granted the Skunk Train tourist railroad the right of eminent domain — the authority to condemn and acquire private property, according to reports in the Mendocino Voice. The legal battle began in 2020 when Skunk Train owner Mendocino […]
SUISUN CITY, Calif. — The Western Railway Museum is currently evaluating Kennecott Copper No. 407, a rare GE 125-ton center cab electric locomotive, to ascertain if it can be returned to operation. “Based on our initial inspection and the work completed over the last two weekends, 407 is shaping up to be a very solid […]
PITTSBURGH – Wabtec’s sales surged in the fourth quarter, helping to boost the locomotive and equipment manufacturer’s multiyear backlog to a record $27.4 billion, the company said today. “The Wabtec team delivered a strong fourth quarter and full year results, reflecting the strength of our business and our ability to execute in dynamic markets,” CEO […]
