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Feb 4, 2012
Amtrak's Turboliner Trainsets
The Turboliner began as another test of high speed rail service by Amtrak during the 1970s. Designed by a French company the trainsets became the most successful idea to come out of the 1970s.
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Feb 4, 2012
The United Aircraft Corporation's TurboTrain
The UAC's TurboTrain was late era streamlined passenger train reminiscent of trainsets built in the 1930s. It was meant to be the next generation of rail travel but proved rather unsuccessful.
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Feb 3, 2012
Amtrak Today and the Future of Passenger Railroading
A look at the history of Amtrak, its operations today, and how the national carrier has been under a constant threat of service cuts since its inception in 1971.
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Feb 3, 2012
The American Railroads
A free informational and educational resource guide covering the American railroad industry. Learn more about everything from the classic fallen flags to steam and diesel locomotives.
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Feb 2, 2012
The Southern Pacific's Lucin Cutoff And Great Salt Lake Causeway
The Southern Pacific's Lucin Cutoff was the railroad's ambitious project to bypass its original Promontory Summit line. Today, the Great Salt Lake Causeway has replaced it.
Feb 1, 2012
The Erie Railroad's Kinzua Viaduct
The Erie Railroad's Kinzua Viaduct was a massive iron bridge that spanned the Kinzua Valley in northern Pennsylvania. It was first completed in the 1880s and used for more than 100 years until 2003.
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Jan 31, 2012
The Western Maryland's Helmstetter's Curve
The Western Maryland's Helmstetter's Curve was the railroad's famous sweeping horseshore that was located just west of Cumberland. Today, it is still used by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
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Jan 31, 2012
The Boston And Maine's Hoosac Tunnel
The Boston And Maine's Hoosac Tunnel is legendary not only for its immense length but also the incredible amount of time required to complete the structure. It is still used today by Pan Am Railways.
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Jan 30, 2012
The Great Northern Railway
The Great Northern Railway was the second company to reach Seattle doing so in 1893. It was part of the James Hill's vast empire. The GN disappeared into Burlington Northern in 1970.
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Jan 30, 2012
The Western Pacific's Keddie Wye
The Western Pacific's Keddie Wye was the railroad's most well known location due to its breathtaking scenery and incredible feat of engineering. It is still used today by Union Pacific.
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Jan 29, 2012
Diesel Locomotives
Read about the history of diesel locomotives, how they function and operate, and the dozens of different models built by the five major manufacturers dating back to the 1930s.
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Jan 29, 2012
The Rail Diesel Car, RDCs
The Rail Diesel Car, better known as RDCs, were a very successful self propelled rail car constructed by the Budd Company from the late 1940s through the 1960s. A few are still in service today.
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Jan 28, 2012
Iron Trails Of North America, 1978-2008
Iron Trails Of North America, 1978-2008 is a book of photography from the collection of Robert W. Burns. During the time period featured the author features everything from Conrail to Union Pacific.
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Jan 28, 2012
Baldwin Locomotives, By Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Baldwin Locomotives is a title put together by the folks at Schiffer Publishing using old company data and papers detailing many of its steam designs around the turn of the 20th century.
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Jan 26, 2012
Doodlebugs, The Popular Motorized Rail Car
Doodlebugs became a popular early motorized rail car used by the industry to reduce expenses associated with passenger operations on light branch lines. Most were retired by the 1960s.
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Jan 26, 2012
Fallen Flags
The term fallen flags describes the classic railroads that once dominated the American landscape. Featured here are histories of more than 100 of these companies.
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Jan 26, 2012
The Chicago And Western Indiana Railroad
The Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad was a terminal line serving the Chicago region. While initially independent it was acquired by a consortium of railroads to reach Dearborn Station.
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Jan 24, 2012
The Gateway Western Railway
The Gateway Western Railway is a former Class II, regional line which connected Kansas City and St. Louis. It was purchased by the KCS in 2001.
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Jan 24, 2012
Shortlines, Class III Railroads
Class III railroads, which are known simply as shortlines, are in vastly greater numbers today as Class Is continue to shed trackage. Many of these small lines are featured here.
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Jan 24, 2012
The Butte, Anaconda And Pacific Railway
The Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway is one of Montana's best known railroads, dating back to the 19th century hauling copper ore. It still operates its original 26 mile main line.
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