
Nostalgic for bar cars? Metra may introduce ‘café cars’
Interesting that commuter railroads can find a demand for nostalgic bar car - and may introduce "cafe cars" - but Amtrak and its state partners don't see value in providing a cafe car for multi-hour train …
Trio of new Cotton Belt GP60 in Memphis - Trainorders.com
I don't recall the symbol (possibly the LAMFT), but this train with a trio of new GP60 locomotives was headed to the Cotton Belt's intermodal facility in Memphis on the morning of Nov 20, 1989. It sure …
Depot Friday : The Survivors of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota was once home to three railroads: the Rock Island's Twin Cities to KC (Spine Line), the Milwaukee's branch from Ramsey to Jackson, MN and the M&St.L's Marshalltown, IA …
Back in the old days, hobby nostalgia ...
For whatever reason, this time of year is usually when I enjoy a bit of nostalgia browsing through some older model railroad magazines. These date back as far as the 1960s and thereabouts, and …
The Southern Pacific Superbowl Special, January 1988
The units are GE B39-8s 8038, 8037, and 8039. Roger Puta took these at Pinole, CA along San Pablo Bay.
Another look at the NS intermodal on the B&A
Here's a quick look at Tuesday's NS intermodal reroute onto CSX's Boston & Albany route. After working until midnight on Monday night, I didn't quite get out of the house in time to get to some of …
Nostalgia & History > Bray, California 1975 - Trainorders.com
That, and I was only 24 years old at the time. Sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse to be so nostalgic. Lee [ Reply To This Message ] [ Quote ] Date: 08/14/10 11:07 Re: Bray, California 1975 …
DRGW F's ... Head 'em West
My photo on 3/1/69 leaving DUS
Nostalgia & History > Need location - Trainorders.com
Photo taken by Jmes F. Hasbrouck, SPH&TS Collection.
Nostalgia & History > Freight Car Friday - Trainorders.com
Brand new NS ballast car in the yard at Kenton, Ohio It was brought down by the Kenton local from Difco at Findlay ,Ohio I think 8/1993. Mike