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Aug 9, Class 1 Railroads (USA): Revenue, Statistics, Overview

In railroad jargon, Class 1 refers to the largest companies in the industry and all six in North America are highlighted here.

Aug 10, Class 2 "Regional" Railroads: Definition, List, Statistics

Class II railroads, also referred to as "regionals," are the second-largest such companies within the industry. The information here covers most of these lines.

Aug 10, Short Line Railroads (Class 3): List, Revenue, Definition

A close-up look at several Class III railroads, or "short lines." These systems are in vastly greater numbers today as Class Is continue to shed trackage.

Jul 27, All Six Class I Railroads Commit to America 250 Celebration At NCTM

All six Class I freight railroads have now committed to participate in the America 250 Locomotive Celebration set for August 28–30, 2026, at the North Carolina Transportation Museu...

All Aboard: Navigating STB Constraints When Financing Class III Railroads

Sep 1, Milwaukee Road's Boxcab Electrics (EP-1/EF-1): History, Specs, Classes

Milwaukee Road Alco/GE boxcabs—42 pairs, 1915–16, 3,000 V DC. EP-1 and EF-1 through EF-5 and ES-3. Specs, classes, June 1974, E50 Duluth and E57B Harlowton.

Sep 6, Railroads In The 1850s: Mileage, Land Grants, Trunk Lines & the West

U.S. railroads 1850–1860—9,021 to ~30,600 miles, Illinois Central land grant, NYC 1853, Erie to Dunkirk, PRR/B&O to the Ohio, Minot’s 1851 train order, Rock Island bridge. Fact...

Aug 10, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC): History, Network, Overview

The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railway is a new Class I carrier in 2021 resulting from the Canadian Pacific/Kansas City Southern merger. Learn more here.

Aug 17, Alaska Railroad's Streamlined RF-1s: Specs, Roster, History

Alaska Railroad’s unique RF-1 “streamlined” Alcos (rebuilt from RSD-1s) were among the most distinctive diesels ever operated in North America.

Jul 17, Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway, "The Omaha Road"

The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway — almost always shortened by employees, shippers, and the public to the Omaha Road — was one of the Midwest’s most important...

Aug 14, Railroad Freight Cars (USA): Types, History, AAR Codes, Modern Designs

American freight cars—from Granite Railway tram flats and B&O gondolas to boxcars, hoppers, tanks, reefers, autoracks, well cars, AAR type codes, and a full car-type directory.

Sep 5, Railroads In The 1820s/1830s: Firsts, Mileage & Founding Era

U.S. railroads 1820s–1830s—Granite Railway 1826, B&O common carrier, Stourbridge Lion, Tom Thumb, Best Friend, 2,808 miles by 1840. Firsts, facts, photos.

Aug 12, Norfolk & Western J Class 4-8-4: Specs, Roster, History, & #611 Today

N&W Class J 4-8-4 history—Roanoke-built streamliners for the Powhatan Arrow and Pocahontas, full roster 600–613, specs, and #611’s preservation, NS steam years, and 2025–2026 V...

Jul 17, Union Pacific Receives First Long Rail From New Pueblo Mill

Union Pacific has taken delivery of the first stick of rail from Rocky Mountain Steel Mills’ new long-rail production line in Pueblo, Colorado.

Aug 7, FWRHS Acquires Nickel Plate Road Business Car No. 1

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (FWRHS) has acquired Nickel Plate Road business car No. 1, a 1929 Pullman built for the Van Sweringen brothers’ rail empire.

Jul 28, CSX Posts Record Q2 Revenue of $3.94 Billion as Volumes Rise 6%

CSX’s eastern franchise posted double-digit growth in revenue, operating income, and EPS in a strong Class I earnings window.

Sep 2, PRR B1 Electric Switchers: History, Specs & Roster

Pennsylvania Railroad class B1 electric switchers—Altoona/Juniata 0-6-0 (C) boxcabs, 1926–1935. BB1/BB2 pairs, 5684–5697 singles, LIRR B3 sisters, specs, complete roster. 5690 at S...

Aug 14, Railroad Infrastructure (USA): Track, Bridges, Signals, Yards, History

American railroad infrastructure—what it means (track, ballast, ties, bridges, tunnels, signals, yards, towers), T-rail and standard gauge roots, and a full directory of fixed-plan...

UP Receives First Stick of Rail from Rocky Mountain Steel Mills’ New Long Rail Mill

PUEBLO, Colo. - After reaching a seven-year contract for the domestic production of steel rails in April, Union Pacific received the first stick of rail from Rocky Mountain Steel's...

Jul 28, UP Deal Would Shift NS Terminal Roads at St. Louis/Kansas City to CN

Ownership and control of terminal companies often decide how competitive a gateway feels after a Class I merger.

Aug 13, West Virginia Railroads: History, Map, Coal Lines & Today’s Network

West Virginia railroad history—B&O, C&O, N&W, Virginian, Western Maryland; coal and logging heritage; abandonments; CSX, Norfolk Southern, short lines; Amtrak Cardinal;...

Aug 12, American Railroads: History, Tourist Trains & Industry Guide

Explore U.S. railroad history, fallen flags, steam and diesel locomotives, Class I freights, scenic tourist trains, Amtrak, landmarks, and railroad jobs—3,000+ pages of American-Ra...

Union Pacific picks up CN's support for acquisition plan

The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company.

First look: Union Pacific earnings

Union Pacific posts strong results as rail sector enjoys resurgent volumes in 2026 and regulators review merger with Norfolk Southern. The post First look: Union Pacific earnings a...