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Hi-Rail fuel efficiency by CLamb - Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:29 am	6 Replies 3770 Views	by John_Perkowski Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:49 pm
Locomotive Builder plates Wanted by BCRSD766 - Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:41 pm	0 Replies 2634 Views	by BCRSD766 Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:41 pm
Bombardier potentially for sale by tommyboy6181 - Thu Apr 16, 2015 4:15 pm	1 Replies 3089 Views	by DutchRailnut Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:29 pm
Coal Car Weight by Denver Dude - Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:00 pm	4 Replies 4108 Views	by Allen Hazen Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:22 pm
Re-engining an Erie-built 1 2 3 by Allen Hazen - Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:44 pm	38 Replies 19434 Views	by Pneudyne Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:33 am
How do railroads keep track of their engines? 1 2 by tj48 - Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:20 pm	18 Replies 7639 Views	by John_Perkowski Tue Mar 31, 2015 11:38 pm
Safety requirements for maintenance of way equipment? by SouthernRailway - Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:20 pm	11 Replies 3497 Views	by DutchRailnut Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:56 pm
DOT Rulemaking: Tank Cars by John_Perkowski - Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:01 pm	1 Replies 3372 Views	by hotbike Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:14 pm
Osgood Bradley / Pullman Factory in Worcester, MA by cloudship - Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:49 am	1 Replies 3114 Views	by CarterB Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:23 pm
Pantograph and Current by low profile15 - Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:20 pm	3 Replies 2427 Views	by ex Budd man Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:31 pm
Amfleet parts 1 2 by FCM2829 - Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:55 pm	21 Replies 10591 Views	by Matt Johnson Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:06 pm
Regulatory approval for new equipment required? by SouthernRailway - Wed Jan 14, 2015 7:59 am	1 Replies 2829 Views	by Cowford Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:56 am
Bilevel hand brakes by CLamb - Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:54 am	1 Replies 2935 Views	by DutchRailnut Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:06 am
LRS Companys (LRSX) Anyone know anything about them? by scharnhorst - Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:15 am	2 Replies 3358 Views	by scharnhorst Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:40 am
When a Train Stalls... by Denver Dude - Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:00 pm	2 Replies 3248 Views	by litz Tue Dec 23, 2014 12:28 pm
MGPX Unit Train - What is it? by Zanperk - Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:44 pm	3 Replies 4128 Views	by John_Perkowski Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:27 am
Vertex Rail Plant, Wilmington NC by John_Perkowski - Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:03 pm	1 Replies 2250 Views	by Cowford Mon Dec 08, 2014 9:42 pm
Unidentified Railcar by cosmosmariner - Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:08 pm	3 Replies 5892 Views	by GCarp Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:21 pm
Railroad Simulator by Gulliver - Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:14 pm	1 Replies 5404 Views	by v8interceptor Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:15 pm
front/rear platform on 1st gen diesels by proto05 - Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:18 pm	3 Replies 3297 Views	by NorthWest Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:48 pm
How to make a four-cylinder Pacific by philipmartin - Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:58 am	0 Replies 2700 Views	by philipmartin Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:58 am
Non-standard interlocking machine? by philipmartin - Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:00 pm	4 Replies 4784 Views	by John_Perkowski Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:13 am
Is the Genset era over? by train2 - Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:41 am	2 Replies 3069 Views	by Sir Ray Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:58 am
Willison couplers by bengt - Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:45 pm	1 Replies 3756 Views	by bengt Fri Oct 31, 2014 2:24 pm
EMD MRS with center AXLE I need the by Lathe by Owen S. Paulsen - Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:34 pm	2 Replies 2978 Views	by Owen S. Paulsen Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:58 pm
Fast Idle Question by Denver Dude - Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:46 am	2 Replies 3210 Views	by Engineer Spike Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:00 am
Brownie Rail Car Mover by illinois - Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:19 pm	0 Replies 1945 Views	by illinois Mon Oct 06, 2014 4:19 pm
Cooling Locomotives by craven - Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:05 pm	1 Replies 2878 Views	by RickRackstop Fri Sep 26, 2014 3:25 pm
Railcar Handbrake Linkage by AirborneHokie - Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:27 am	0 Replies 2701 Views	by AirborneHokie Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:27 am
American Railcar Tank Cars For Auction by 1site4equipment - Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:48 pm	0 Replies 2679 Views	by 1site4equipment Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:48 pm
Bombardier's Primove catenary free power system 1 2 by DutchRailnut - Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:52 am	16 Replies 8033 Views	by Myrtone Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:33 am
origins of private car "Puget Sound" by MBTA3247 - Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:40 pm	3 Replies 2202 Views	by John_Perkowski Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:45 am
Why are there so many types of trucks for passenger cars? by SouthernRailway - Sat Aug 16, 2014 7:56 pm	1 Replies 2724 Views	by DutchRailnut Sat Aug 16, 2014 9:45 pm
Locomotive Brakes by GonzoBright - Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:30 am	5 Replies 3989 Views	by Train Detainer Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:18 pm
Unknown Dressel Lamp by NYC_Dave - Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:59 am	2 Replies 2968 Views	by NYC_Dave Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:03 pm
GATX Tank Train by ExCon90 - Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:46 pm	11 Replies 6481 Views	by John_Perkowski Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:02 pm
Switching with desktop controls by tj48 - Sat May 24, 2014 2:47 pm	4 Replies 3235 Views	by 10more years Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:11 am
Why so few hood units for passenger trains? by SouthernRailway - Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:35 pm	9 Replies 5018 Views	by mtuandrew Wed May 14, 2014 12:57 am
Question About R/C unit belt packs by scharnhorst - Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:32 pm	3 Replies 2369 Views	by scharnhorst Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:06 pm
Question about axle bearing maintenance by JoeG - Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:54 pm	2 Replies 2984 Views	by JoeG Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:05 pm
Boxcar Doorway Protection by illinois - Fri Feb 28, 2014 11:41 am	4 Replies 3207 Views	by Cowford Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:53 pm
Official Locomotive Rosters & News, 2014 Edition by NS3737 - Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:31 am	0 Replies 2678 Views	by NS3737 Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:31 am
The Colebrookdale Railroad seeking old Passenger style cars by Schuylkill Valley - Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:58 pm	2 Replies 2930 Views	by John_Perkowski Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:43 pm
New Tank Car Manufacturer by daylight4449 - Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:40 pm	1 Replies 2655 Views	by dowlingm Tue Feb 18, 2014 6:45 pm
Pro seeking hi rail pickup sprayer or hi rail gear supplier by PKelly - Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:25 pm	10 Replies 4986 Views	by PKelly Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:13 pm
315 000 lbs freight cars. How common? by bengt - Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:24 am	4 Replies 3287 Views	by jogden Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:33 am
How do railroads keep beer from freeziing? by Steampunk - Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:50 pm	5 Replies 3319 Views	by John_Perkowski Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:11 pm
Strange Hammer Racor by deanneddt - Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:29 pm	3 Replies 3489 Views	by Milwaukee_F40C Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:58 pm
Woodings Rail Anchor Markings by JWilson - Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:37 pm	0 Replies 2557 Views	by JWilson Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:37 pm
Pre-cast track sections instead of ties/ballast by SouthernRailway - Tue Dec 31, 2013 4:36 pm	1 Replies 2761 Views	by jlr3266 Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:23 pm
Railroad startups? by SouthernRailway - Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:20 pm	5 Replies 3548 Views	by v8interceptor Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:52 pm
What is this used for? by FarmallBob - Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:29 pm	0 Replies 2569 Views	by FarmallBob Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:29 pm
Why do people love Steam Locomotives so much? by ricebrianrice - Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:43 am	12 Replies 7793 Views	by talltim Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:26 am
Cab Heaters by Bigt - Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:23 am	9 Replies 5537 Views	by Bigt Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:21 pm
FRA and USDOT working on "trespass detection system" by MEC407 - Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:39 am	4 Replies 3168 Views	by justalurker66 Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:41 pm
Anybody know what this car is used for? by scharnhorst - Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:21 am	2 Replies 2919 Views	by scharnhorst Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:43 pm
Anyone know what this car is?? by scharnhorst - Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:21 pm	11 Replies 4633 Views	by tj48 Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:24 pm
GATX 1082 tank car by nydepot - Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:13 pm	4 Replies 3221 Views	by Desertdweller Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:27 pm
Opportunities for non-museum cab rides for the public by SouthernRailway - Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:10 pm	7 Replies 3620 Views	by scharnhorst Wed Nov 27, 2013 2:17 am
F.R.E.D. by dmouse - Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:47 pm	12 Replies 8895 Views	by mmi16 Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:31 pm
Southern Pacific units and all the crazy head lights by scharnhorst - Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:06 pm	3 Replies 3031 Views	by scharnhorst Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:40 pm
Way to tag along with a track inspection crew? by SouthernRailway - Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:15 pm	3 Replies 2600 Views	by scharnhorst Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:01 pm
Presidential (and other) Campaign Trains by CarterB - Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:40 am	0 Replies 1488 Views	by CarterB Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:40 am
Combinations on excursion trains. by railfan365 - Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:59 pm	4 Replies 3098 Views	by Engineer Spike Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:59 pm
Ballast Hopper by ricebrianrice - Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:32 pm	8 Replies 3680 Views	by scharnhorst Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:31 pm
General service tank car vacuum rating? by Cowford - Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:38 pm	0 Replies 2268 Views	by Cowford Fri Oct 25, 2013 1:38 pm
Question about AC/DC propulsion on modern Diesel-Electric se by Ryand-Smith - Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:49 pm	7 Replies 3165 Views	by JayBee Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:51 pm
Crude Oil Trains by tj48 - Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:05 am	6 Replies 3697 Views	by GOLDEN-ARM Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:17 pm
Sanity check on traction motor power by Stepper - Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:01 pm	0 Replies 2170 Views	by Stepper Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:01 pm
Electric Brakes by ricebrianrice - Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:49 pm	6 Replies 2835 Views	by mmi16 Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:42 pm
Why Are Newer Locomotives So Ugly 1 2 by tahawus84 - Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:54 pm	29 Replies 13182 Views	by Desertdweller Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:11 am
Why vestibules on locomotive-hauled cars but not EMUs? by SouthernRailway - Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:38 pm	4 Replies 2659 Views	by lirr42 Sun Oct 06, 2013 2:43 pm
Why are there always crushed stones next to train tracks? by RussNelson - Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:54 pm	4 Replies 3463 Views	by MEC407 Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:22 am
Diesel Locomotive Parts ID by mtuandrew - Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:39 am	1 Replies 3814 Views	by Allen Hazen Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:58 pm
What can I do with my turnable base for train seats? by mtuandrew - Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:42 pm	2 Replies 3639 Views	by SouthernRailway Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:45 pm
oil seals for Alco S-2 axles with plain bearing Blunt trucks by dogsboss - Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:41 pm	1 Replies 3422 Views	by Owen S. Paulsen Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:42 pm
Horserpower, Grade, Horsepower, Speed, etc. by Denver Dude - Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:41 am	10 Replies 7407 Views	by JayBee Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:05 am
Impressive Power Display in Colorado by Denver Dude - Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:07 am	0 Replies 1459 Views	by Denver Dude Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:07 am
Standard MU Jumper Pin Assignment by Engineer Spike - Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:11 am	0 Replies 2158 Views	by Engineer Spike Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:11 am
Codes/markings on trucks... by Silvana - Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:59 am	6 Replies 3975 Views	by Engineer Spike Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:42 pm
Ease of resale of older locomotives by SouthernRailway - Sat May 18, 2013 8:14 pm	2 Replies 2120 Views	by John_Perkowski Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:40 am
Private passenger car ownership: profitable? by SouthernRailway - Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:52 pm	10 Replies 6638 Views	by jhdeasy Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:28 pm
First all steel passenger car by Jayjay1213 - Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:39 am	7 Replies 2411 Views	by CarterB Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:29 am
What does a Sperry Rail Service truck do? by SST - Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:00 pm	9 Replies 6248 Views	by rovetherr Tue Aug 06, 2013 9:00 pm
How comes, 100 ton and 125 ton trucks? by bengt - Thu Aug 01, 2013 6:05 am	3 Replies 3547 Views	by Allen Hazen Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:31 pm
Ukrainian Railroad Tie Plate and Bolt Assembly by scharnhorst - Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:50 am	4 Replies 2925 Views	by scharnhorst Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:56 am
Finally Got a GG1 Manual! by WSH - Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:19 am	1 Replies 2405 Views	by MEC407 Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:01 am
Locomotive: operator present in push-pull mode or in a set? by SouthernRailway - Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:55 pm	2 Replies 2553 Views	by Engineer Spike Sun Jul 21, 2013 6:13 pm
Old Photos by tv737 - Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:26 pm	1 Replies 2145 Views	by Eliphaz Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:15 am
The next big technological breakthrough in railroading by SouthernRailway - Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:43 am	4 Replies 2906 Views	by Freddy Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:29 pm
"Keep Calm and Chase Trains" by BR&P - Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:49 pm	0 Replies 2580 Views	by BR&P Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:49 pm
Why do some locomotives have/use bells, but some don't? by SouthernRailway - Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:06 pm	3 Replies 2191 Views	by DutchRailnut Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:50 am
Trains hauled by multiple locomotives: how to synchronize? 1 2 by SouthernRailway - Sun May 26, 2013 6:01 pm	16 Replies 14740 Views	by ACeInTheHole Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:28 pm
Fuel Needs 1 2 by Thomas - Mon May 13, 2013 9:14 pm	19 Replies 8112 Views	by george matthews Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:16 pm
Locomotive and Car truck question by Stephen B. Carey - Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:59 am	3 Replies 2603 Views	by DutchRailnut Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:51 pm
Help Identifying Antique Brass Pullman Luggage Rack by weppler1978 - Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:18 pm	2 Replies 3811 Views	by 3rdrail Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:06 pm
"Darth Vader" Signal head wiring question by Derk - Sun May 12, 2013 11:04 pm	6 Replies 3156 Views	by Engineer Spike Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:43 pm
Robotic track inspections by SouthernRailway - Wed May 15, 2013 7:09 pm	9 Replies 2303 Views	by Freddy Mon May 27, 2013 8:44 am
Locomotive/rolling stock/equipment insurance by SouthernRailway - Thu May 23, 2013 8:04 pm	3 Replies 1914 Views	by toolmaker Mon May 27, 2013 6:58 am
Crime Alert -Horn Thefts 1 2 by thor88 - Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:14 am	22 Replies 11273 Views	by toolmaker Fri May 17, 2013 2:05 pm