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Federal proposal would require railroads to maintain, provide information on hazardous materials in train consists

By | June 21, 2023

WASHINGTON — A new proposal from the federal government would require railroads to maintain updated electronic information on hazardous materials in train consists, and to transmit that information to local first responders as soon as the railroad is aware of an incident. The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced the proposed […]

Norfolk Southern to fund $25 million renovation of East Palestine park

By | June 21, 2023

EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine’s city council has approved a master plan for revitalizing the city’s main park, a project being funded entirely by Norfolk Southern. The park improvements are expected to cost more than $25 million, bringing the railroad’s total financial commitment to the community since the Feb. 3 derailment to approximately $62 million, […]

CPKC and Americold team up to locate cold storage facilities along rail network

By Bill Stephens | June 21, 2023

Red locomotive with single intermodal car

CALGARY, Alberta — A global operator of temperature-controlled warehouses will locate facilities along the CPKC network, the railway and Americold Realty Trust announced on Wednesday. The first cold storage facility under the collaboration deal will be built in Kansas City, Mo., which is on the route of CPKC’s new Mexico Midwest Express intermodal service linking […]

Ask Trains.com June 2023 compilation part two

By Cody Grivno | June 21, 2023

Ask Trains.com June 2023 compilation part two: Cody Grivno answers questions regarding figures seen in the pages of Model Railroader, the compatibility of track from different manufacturers, and more! Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? We’d love to hear from you! Send us […]

Senators remain concerned about geographic balance of Amtrak board

By David Lassen | June 21, 2023

Man at table in congressional hearing room

WASHINGTON — Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation struck two disparate themes during a hearing today (Wednesday, June 21) for three nominees for Amtrak’s board of directors. One, they remain concerned that President Joe Biden’s board nominees board do not meet a geographic-balance requirement. Two, the desire remains strong on the […]

Built by Others: Jean Levasseur’s GP & Sons Lumber Co. in HO scale

By | June 21, 2023

Model wood structure raised over train tracks with long arm and dark brown pincers for picking up logs

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of Model Railroader and its associated products. The Olympia series started on MR Video Plus as an On30 logging railroad video series. Jean Levasseur converted the layout to HO scale and made some modifications to the […]

BNSF, Carmen’s union seek expansion of test program for brake monitoring

By | June 21, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division has joined with BNSF Railway to support an effort to further use of technology analyzing the health of railcar brake systems. The union is joining with the railroad to support a request to the Federal Railroad Administration to expand a test waiver for the Brake […]

Amtrak, BNSF seek closure of Seattle street for yard expansion

By | June 21, 2023

Aerial view of street running through railroad yard

SEATTLE — Amtrak and BNSF Railway are asking the city of Seattle to close a section of a street near the Seattle Mariners’ ballpark in the city’s Sodo neighborhood to expand the passenger carrier’s maintenance facility and eliminate a busy grade crossing. The Seattle Times reports the proposal would close South Holgate Street, which splits […]

Durango & Silverton sues insurance company over coverage for 2018 fire

By | June 21, 2023

Steam locomotive leads train onto dirt street

DURANGO, Colo. —Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is suing its insurance company over damage caused by a 2018 wildfire and subsequent floods and mudslides in the burn area, saying the insurance company should have paid for damages from the fire and flooding as separate incidents. The insurance company disagrees, saying the fire led to […]

NRHS awards 2023 Heritage Preservation grants

By | June 21, 2023

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — The National Railway Historical Society has awarded almost $125,000 to 25 organizations as part of its 2023 Railway Heritage Preservation Grants, supporting preservation of railroad-related artifacts and media. The awards total $124,950, and range from $2,500 to $10,000. The largest single grant this year, $10,000, was received by the Center for Railroad […]

CPKC launches new carbon emissions calculator for its network

By | June 20, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta — Canadian Pacific Kansas City this week launched an updated carbon emissions calculator for its combined rail network in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. This web-based tool is designed to give customers greater insight into the carbon footprint of CPKC’s transportation services by allowing users to estimate the potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]

Nickel Plate Road No. 765 celebrates Father’s Day weekend through three states

By Lucas Iverson | June 20, 2023

A steam engine sits waiting for passengers to board

ANGOLA, Ind. — Steam locomotive No. 765 turned in another successful operation during Father’s Day weekend while steaming through Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Saturday, June 17, introduced the shorter Donuts & Dads and Summer BBQ trains out of Angola, while Sunday saw a repeat of last year’s Tri-State Scenic all-day excursion from Edon, Ohio, to […]

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Federal proposal would require railroads to maintain, provide information on hazardous materials in train consists

Norfolk Southern to fund $25 million renovation of East Palestine park

CPKC and Americold team up to locate cold storage facilities along rail network

Ask Trains.com June 2023 compilation part two

Senators remain concerned about geographic balance of Amtrak board

Built by Others: Jean Levasseur’s GP & Sons Lumber Co. in HO scale

BNSF, Carmen’s union seek expansion of test program for brake monitoring

Amtrak, BNSF seek closure of Seattle street for yard expansion

Durango & Silverton sues insurance company over coverage for 2018 fire

NRHS awards 2023 Heritage Preservation grants

CPKC launches new carbon emissions calculator for its network

Nickel Plate Road No. 765 celebrates Father’s Day weekend through three states

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