WASHINGTON — Two J.B. Hunt Transport Services senior executives expressed hope for a surge in freight markets later this year while cautioning that current conditions remain “fragile.” Chief Financial Officer Brad Delco told an investor conference today (March 17) that the freight market remains fragile because customers are signaling a mixture of forecasts that include […]
Two biplanes trailing smoke accent a 1939 publicity photo of Florida East Coast’s Jacksonville–Miami Henry M. Flagler, named for the road’s founder. E3 No. 1001, emblazoned with the train’s name, was FEC’s first diesel. FEC photo […]
You’re layout is (mostly) complete, or maybe you’ve set up a temporary or holiday display. Perhaps you’d like to host an open house to share your layout. Now what? Don’t worry–we’ve got you covered with this list of things to consider before scheduling your first open house. Tidy up Take some time to clean or […]
There are few diesel locomotives in model railroading that provoke nostalgia like an F3. That being said, I’d argue the Train Master might be a close second. Originally offered by Lionel in 1954 as the No. 2321, this massive six-axle road switcher provided hobbyists with a diverse use on nearly any layout. This model was […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts affiliate of Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has laid off 142 workers as of today (Monday, March 16) because U.S. Customs officials continue to block the import of railcar shells and other parts from China. CRRC MA had announced the layoff plans for its Springfield plant in January to fulfill […]
News & Products for the week of March 16th 2026 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 March 16th […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Virginia Railway Express has named Chris Henry as its new chief operations officer, the commuter agency announced on Friday, March 13. The appointment was effective Saturday, March 14. Henry, who had been serving as VRE’s director of rail operations, becomes the first COO for the agency since 2019, when Rich Dalton was […]
The John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust has announced its restoration grants for 2026, awarding 20 projects a total of $250,000. The recipients were selected from 32 applicants seeking a total of almost $900,000. The grants were created by John Emery, a longtime Chicago resident and rail enthusiast who rode trains worldwide. His goal was […]
A Clinchfield Railroad 4-6-6-4 gets under way with a long string of northbound coal hoppers at Ridge, N.C., in 1952. Floyd A. Bruner photo […]
ESSEX, Mont. — The former Izaak Walton Inn is up for sale. A listing on a real estate website — restored as of Tuesday morning, March 17, after being removed for part of Monday — says the recently closed LOGE Glacier hotel is being offered for $18 million. It describes the facility on 89.87 acres […]
Railroads changed almost endlessly in 20th-century America, due to bankruptcies, mergers, and takeovers. Regional lines combined to improve efficiency, retain customers, and upgrade their rosters; larger ones blended their networks of rails and brought employees together to remain profitable and counter big rivals. Among the most significant of those changes was the formation of Conrail […]
NORTH BAY, Ontario — The province of Ontario has purchased 125 miles of track from Canadian National for the Ontario Northland Railway as part of its preparations for the return of Northlander passenger train service, ensuring operational priority for the passenger service. The government announced on Thursday, March 13, that it is purchasing the 205-kilometer […]
