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  • Private equity’s quiet takeover of US short-line railroads
  • May 21, Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad: "The Kentucky Midland Route"
  • NS-UP merger could give Charleston needed rail boost: analyst

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

Private equity’s quiet takeover of US short-line railroads

There are roughly 600 short-line railroads in the United States. These small businesses operate nearly 50,000 miles of track, about 30% of the national freight rail network, and ha...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 21, Frankfort and Cincinnati Railroad: "The Kentucky Midland Route"

The Frankfort & Cincinnati was a small shortline located in north-central Kentucky that was known as "The Whiskey Route" for the many distilleries it served. The F&C shutd...

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joc.com /1 week ago

NS-UP merger could give Charleston needed rail boost: analyst

The proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway would create single-line rail network that could shift discretionary cargo to Charleston and other underu...

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

CSX marks unique status with DC 250 rail event

CSX rolled out its U.S. 250th commemorative locomotives in Washington where it claims the title as the sole Class I freight railroad. The post CSX marks unique status with DC 250 r...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 30, Atlantic Coast Line Steam Roster (Post 1900)

The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL), operating primarily over the relatively flat terrain of the Southeast from Virginia to Florida and Alabama, built a steam roster emphasizing...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 1, Oregon 'Dinner Train' Rides At Hood River

The Mt. Hood Railroad is the moving part of that postcard—a century-old short line that began as a working railroad.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 31, Atlantic Coast Line Diesel Roster (All-Time)

The Atlantic Coast Line was an early pioneer in dieselization, acquiring its first diesel locomotives in 1939 and completing the transition from steam by the mid-1950s.

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rtands.com /1 week ago

High-Accuracy, High-Speed Dynamic Railroading –– Commentary

NASHVILLE –– There is only one correct path forward for a real rail growth future, and it is still not a Class I merger, or mergers of any kind. The post High-Accuracy, High-Speed...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Jul 5, Arkansas - Dinner Train - Rides On The A&M

If you want a railroad experience that feels equal parts “working short line” and “time machine,” the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad delivers in a way few modern operatio...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 20, Arkansas 'Dinner 'Train Rides On The A&M

If you want a railroad experience that feels equal parts “working short line” and “time machine,” the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad delivers in a way few modern operations c...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 29, Bangor & Aroostook Steam Roster (Post 1900)

The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (BAR), Maine’s legendary potato and paper hauler stretching deep into the Aroostook County wilderness, relied on a compact yet hardworking steam...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 29, Bangor & Aroostook Diesel Roster (All Time)

BAR prioritized Electro-Motive Division (EMD) products for their reliability in harsh northern Maine winters and on light branch lines, resulting in a roster heavy on versatile roa...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Jul 2, The Prairie Line Introduces America 250 Locomotive

Switching and logistics company The Prairie Line has rolled out its striking new America 250 locomotive, TPLX 1776.

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

New rail park aims to make Laredo more than a trucking gateway

The Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway project aims to expand short rail access for cross-border cargo between the U.S. and Mexico. The post New rail park aims to make Laredo more...

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american-rails.com /2 weeks ago

Jun 29, B&O Track Charts: Newark Division (1964-1967)

Centered on Newark, Ohio, the division comprised mostly single-track lines radiating from a major yard and shop complex. It was never a high-speed mainline like the B&O’s route...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

May 29, Nevada 'Dinner Train' Rides From Ely

If you’ve ever wished you could step through a time portal into the hard-working world of a 1900s short line the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is about as close as it gets.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 1, Maryland 'Dinner Train' Rides At Cumberland

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) has become one of the Mid-Atlantic’s signature heritage operations—equal parts mountain railroad, living museum, and “special-occasion”...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 15, The Oriental Limited: Great Northern’s Gateway to the Orient

The Oriental Limited was one of the most evocative named passenger trains in American railroad history. It ran under that name from December 1905 until March 1931, then again from...

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rtands.com /2 weeks ago

Virginia Railway Express Acquires Rail Yard Near Washington, D.C.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has acquired Seminary Yard, a rail yard offering strategically-located infrastructure in Alexandria, Va., just outside of Washi...

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freightwaves.com /1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy  

As the Big Boy steam locomotive thundered into Philadelphia for the USA 250 celebration, the CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern talked about the proposed merger that could...

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freightwaves.com /3 weeks ago

Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must focus on today and tomorrow

Norfolk Southern’s CEO says the railroad is prioritizing both improving current service and pursuing a merger with Union Pacific. The post Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must f...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Jul 8, Oregon Dinner Train Rides, Hood River

The Mt. Hood Railroad is the moving part of that postcard—a century-old short line that began as a working railroad.

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american-rails.com /2 weeks ago

Jun 26, B&O Track Charts: Wheeling Division (Holloway-Lorain)

Featured here is the Baltimore & Ohio's 1931 track charts of the Wheeling Division, Lorain to Holloway, Ohio.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jun 2, Chessie System Diesel Roster (All Time)

Though Chessie itself owned no equipment—locomotives remained on the books of its subsidiaries with C&O, B&O, or WM reporting marks—the system unified operations across 11,...

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