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Moderator: Jeff Smith
49 Topics 
534 Posts
README: Forum Rules / Legal /…
 by Jeff Smith
Passenger Rail Statistics Last post
General Discussion - Passenger Rail
General discussion of passenger rail proposals and systems not otherwise covered in the specific forums in this category, including high speed rail.
Moderators: mtuandrew, gprimr1
1283 Topics 
16517 Posts
Re: Senate Unanimously Approv…
 by BandA
Amtrak
Discussion related to Amtrak also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, mtuandrew, Tadman
8912 Topics 
259344 Posts
Re: Amtrak: Connects US // Am…
 by STrRedWolf
Brightline Trains LLC (formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin)
This is a forum for all operations, both current and planned, of Brightline, formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin Trains USA:
Websites: Current Brightline
Virgin USA
Virgin UK

Moderator: CRail
47 Topics 
3161 Posts
Re: Brightline Orlando Fare D…
 by JohnFromJersey
California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR)
Discussion related to commuter rail and transit operators in California past and present including Los Angeles Metrolink and Metro Subway and Light Rail, San Diego Coaster, Sprinter and MTS Trolley, Altamont Commuter Express (Stockton), Caltrain and MUNI (San Francisco), Sacramento RTD Light Rail, and others...
Moderator: lensovet
345 Topics 
4363 Posts
Re: Statewide Rail for Califo…
 by Jeff Smith
Canadian Passenger Operations: AMT, Go Transit, VIA, etc.
Discussion of Canadian Passenger Rail Services such as AMT (Montreal), Go Transit (Toronto), VIA Rail, and other Canadian Railways and Transit
Moderator: Ken V
754 Topics 
5800 Posts
Re: GO Transit Rail Electrifi…
 by dowlingm
Chicagoland Commuter & Transit
Discussion related to commuter rail and rapid transit operations in the Chicago area including the South Shore Line, Metra Rail, and Chicago Transit Authority.
Moderators: JamesT4, metraRI
1895 Topics 
23243 Posts
Re: The CTA Rail System by Nu…
 by F40CFan
DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro)
Discussion related to DC area passenger rail services from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD. Includes Light Rail and Baltimore Subway.
Moderators: mtuandrew, therock, Robert Paniagua
1622 Topics 
19804 Posts
VRE to integrate passenger in…
 by davinp
Florida Commuter Rail: Metrorail, Sunrail, Tri-Rail and Proposals
Discussion about Florida passenger rail operations including proposals. Official web-sites:
Miami/Dade Metrorail, Sunrail (Orlando), and Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
For Virgin Rail/Brightline: Virgin Trains Worldwide (includes Brightline)

Moderator: Kurt-Trirail
154 Topics 
2859 Posts
Re: SunRail Stop at Universal…
 by Jeff Smith
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Discussion of the past and present operations of the Long Island Rail Road.
Moderator: Liquidcamphor
5850 Topics 
85590 Posts
Re: South Fork LIRR Commuter …
 by edflyerssn007
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Discussion relating to commuter rail, light rail, and subway operations of the MBTA.
Moderators: CRail, sery2831
4142 Topics 
121964 Posts
Re: Globe article: East-West …
 by BandA
MTA Metro-North Railroad and CtDOT Passenger Rail
Discussion relating to the operations of MTA MetroNorth Railroad including west of Hudson operations and discussion of CtDOT sponsored rail operations such as Shore Line East and the Springfield to New Haven Hartford Line
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
3544 Topics 
65947 Posts
Re: Merritt 7 Danbury Branch …
 by Jeff Smith
New York City Area Wide Rail Transit Issues (Cross-Agency)
This forum will be for issues that don't belong specifically to one NYC area transit agency, but several. For instance, intra-MTA proposals or MTA-wide issues, which may involve both Metro-North Railroad (MNRR) and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Other intra-agency examples: through running such as the now discontinued MNRR-NJT Meadowlands special. Topics which only concern one operating agency should remain in their respective forums.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
42 Topics 
7338 Posts
Re: Internal Website
 by Traingeek3629
NYC MTA Subway and Rail, PATH and SIRT
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of the NYC Subway, PATH, and Staten Island Railway (SIRT).
Moderator: GirlOnTheTrain
1765 Topics 
16468 Posts
Re: R211 Acquisition Next Gen…
 by Fan Railer
New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT
Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.
Moderators: lensovet, nick11a, Kaback9
6250 Topics 
159860 Posts
Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passeng…
 by Gilbert B Norman
SEPTA (and PATCO)
Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.
Moderator: AlexC
3926 Topics 
76860 Posts
Re: AEM-7/ALP-44 status
 by dreese_us
Railroading and Railfanning by Region and State Statistics Last post
Canadian Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Canada. For specific railroad questions, see Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Ken V
317 Topics 
1733 Posts
Re: New Brunswick Southern Ra…
 by NHV 669
DelMarVa & Washington, D.C. Railfan
Discussion pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Moderator: therock
394 Topics 
2466 Posts
Re: What parts of the DC Metr…
 by jwhite07
Midwestern Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in the American Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. For questions specific to a railroad company, please seek the appropriate forum.
Moderator: railohio
1003 Topics 
3976 Posts
Re: Railfan the BNSF racetrac…
 by Engineer Spike
New England Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New England
Moderators: MEC407, NHN503
2725 Topics 
60119 Posts
Re: New Hampshire Central Rai…
 by b&m 1566
New Jersey Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New Jersey
Moderator: David
4017 Topics 
82557 Posts
Re: Delaware and Raritan Rive…
 by HazzanDan
New York State Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New York State.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
5485 Topics 
84661 Posts
Re: Sonwill industrial track …
 by gmtech22
Pacific Northwest Railfan
Discussion related to railroading activities past and present in the American Pacific Northwest (including Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia).
Moderator: lbshelby
92 Topics 
458 Posts
 by wigwagfan
Pennsylvania Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Pennsylvania
Moderator: bwparker1
1795 Topics 
10747 Posts
Re: R&N and RMDI
 by Alcochaser
Southeastern Railfan
Discussion related to railroad activities past and present in West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennesee, Alabama, Arkansas and Loiusiana. For discussion specific to Washington, D.C/DelMarVa, please click here.
334 Topics 
1119 Posts
 by Roscoe P. Coaltrain
Western Railfan
Pertaining to all railroad subjects, past and present, in the American West, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, and The Dakotas. For specific railroad topics, please see the Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Komachi
396 Topics 
1486 Posts
Re: Merry Christmas
 by Bracdude181
Worldwide Railfan
Discussion about railroad topics everywhere outside of North America.
Moderators: Komachi, David Benton
2150 Topics 
14663 Posts
Re: The Railways of Telford
 by rogerfarnworth
Fallen Flags and Historic Roads Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Fallen Flags
This forum is for discussion of "Fallen Flag" roads not otherwise provided with a specific forum. Fallen Flags are roads that no longer operate, went bankrupt, or were acquired or merged out of existence.
Moderator: Nicolai3985
306 Topics 
945 Posts
Re: ACL:A different Future
 by Engineer Spike
General Discussion: Fallen Trolley and Interurban Lines
General discussion about fallen trolley and interurban lines in North America, past and present.
Moderator: Aa3rt
270 Topics 
2035 Posts
Re: Abandoned trolley cars in…
 by RussNelson
Anthracite Railroads - CNJ, L&HR, LNE, LV and RDG
Discussion of the historical operations related to the Central Railroad of New Jersey; Lehigh & Hudson River; Lehigh & New England; Lehigh Valley; and the Reading Company. Visit the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society for more information.
Moderators: metman499, scottychaos, CAR_FLOATER, Franklin Gowen, David, Marty Feldner
750 Topics 
1238 Posts
Reading Ashland Upper Route
 by frankgaron2
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF)
For discussion about the historical operations and preservation of the ATSF, more commonly known as the "Sante Fe", before its merger with Burlington Northern in 1996.
30 Topics 
165 Posts
Re: ATSF F7s
 by lvrr325
Baltimore & Ohio|Chesapeake & Ohio|Western Maryland
Discussion relating to the B&O up to it's 1972 merger into Chessie System. Visit the B&O Railroad Historical Society for more information. Also discussion of the C&O up to 1972. Visit the C&O Historical Society for more information. Also includes the WM up to 1972. Visit the WM Historical Society for more information.
321 Topics 
1334 Posts
Petersburg WV 3-11-1978
 by BR&P
Boston & Maine|Maine Central
Discussion relating to the pre-1983 B&M and MEC railroads. For current operations, please see the Pan Am Railways Forum.
Moderator: MEC407
868 Topics 
9803 Posts
"Hoosac Tunnel Tales"
 by ut-1
Burlington Northern, GN, NP, CB&Q, SP&S, SL-SF
Discussion relating to the BN, and its predecessors GN, NP, CB&Q, SP&S, SL-SF, and their subsidiaries. Visit the Friends of the Burlington Northern for more information.
117 Topics 
434 Posts
Re: Portland - Seattle Line
 by wigwagfan
Central Railroad Company of New Jersey
Discussion of the CNJ (aka the Jersey Central) and predecessors Elizabethtown and Somerville, and Somerville and Easton, for the period 1831 to its inclusion in ConRail in 1976. The historical society site is here: http://www.jcrhs.org/
Moderator: CAR_FLOATER
182 Topics 
1227 Posts
CNJ Passenger Service Mauch C…
 by frankgaron2
Granger Railroads - C&NW, Rock Island, and MILW
Discussion relating to The Chicago & North Western, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road), including mergers, acquisitions, and abandonments.
Moderator: Komachi
242 Topics 
1255 Posts
Re: C&NW F7A 4084C 1st and 2nd
 by SSW921
Delaware & Hudson
Discussion relating to the D&H. For more information, please visit the Bridge Line Historical Society.
Moderator: MEC407
358 Topics 
2257 Posts
"Designing The Shark Paint Sc…
 by ut-1
DL&W, Erie and Erie Lackawanna
Discussion relating to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Erie, and the resulting 1960 merger creating the Erie Lackawanna. Visit the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society at http://www.erielackhs.org/.
Moderator: blockline4180
828 Topics 
5376 Posts
"We're Not Stopping On This G…
 by ut-1
Lehigh and Hudson River Railway
Discussion of the L&HR and its predecessor the Warwick Valley Railroad for the period 1860-1976 at its inclusion with ConRail
Moderator: David
192 Topics 
1137 Posts
Re: New Book - Lehigh & Hudso…
 by Marty Feldner
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Discussion of the L&NR railroad for the period 1868-1961 at its inclusion in the Central of New Jersey. Also includes predecessors South Mountain and Boston Railroad, Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and New England Railroad, and others.
Moderator: David
63 Topics 
257 Posts
Re: LNE Green Acres PA?
 by nydepot
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Discussion related to the Lehigh Valley Railroad and predecessors for the period 1846-1976. Originally incorporated as the Delaware, Lehigh, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company.
Moderator: scottychaos
462 Topics 
3955 Posts
Re: Equilateral turnouts
 by TrainDetainer
Louisville and Nashville Railroad (LN)
-For discussion of the historic operations and preservation of the L&N prior to its absorption by Seaboard Coast Line in 1982
-Visit http://www.lnrr.org/ the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Historical Society for additional information

3 Topics 
12 Posts
Song - "Louisville Nashville …
 by BR&P
New York Central
Discussion relating to the NYC and subsidiaries, up to 1968. Visit the NYCS Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
1356 Topics 
8729 Posts
"Near Disaster On New England…
 by ut-1
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad NYNH&HRR
Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
650 Topics 
5769 Posts
Re: Framingham and Lowell Bra…
 by MaineCoonCat
New York, Ontario, and Western Railway
Discussion of the NYO&W Railway and predecessor New York and Oswego Midland Railroad (NY&OM) for the period 1866 to its abandonment in 1957. Visit the historical site here: O&WRHS.
Moderators: CAR_FLOATER, David
32 Topics 
136 Posts
"Remembering The Utica Divisi…
 by ut-1
Norfolk & Western, VGN, WAB, NKP, P&WV, ACY, IT
Discussion related to the Norfolk & Western, up to 1982. Also includes discussion of the Virginian Railway (1959); Wabash; Nickel Plate; Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway; Akron, Canton & Youngstown Raiload (all 1964); and the Illinois Terminal (1981).
107 Topics 
409 Posts
Re: What If the Norfolk & Wes…
 by urr304
Penn Central
Discussion relating to the Penn Central, up until its 1976 inclusion in Conrail. Visit the Penn Central Railroad Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
241 Topics 
2389 Posts
Re: Questions about Penn Cent…
 by ExCon90
Pennsylvania Railroad
Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.
719 Topics 
3536 Posts
Re: Which Foreign Road Trains…
 by pumpers
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
Discussion relating to the PRSL
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
295 Topics 
2025 Posts
Viewing of De Luxe: The Tale…
 by nomis
Reading Company
Discussion Related to the Reading Company 1833-1976 and it's predecessors Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.
Moderator: Franklin Gowen
257 Topics 
2346 Posts
Re: Reading's Frankford Branch
 by olneytrains
Class I National Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
General Class I and II Discussion
For topics on Class I and II passenger and freight operations more general in nature and not specifically related to a specific railroad with its own forum.
Moderator: Jeff Smith
291 Topics 
3435 Posts
Re: Car location monitoring
 by JayBee
BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
Discussion related to BNSF operations. Official site: BNSF.COM
Moderator: Komachi
714 Topics 
3063 Posts
Freight train kills entire he…
 by Jeff Smith
Canadian National-Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western
Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other subsidiary roads (including Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway). Official site: WWW.CN.CA
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V
368 Topics 
2130 Posts
Re: CN Twin Cities Line
 by NotYou
Canadian Pacific Railway
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of CPR. Official web site can be found here: CPR.CA.
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V
322 Topics 
2803 Posts
Re: Intermodal to Saint John
 by NHV 669
Conrail - 1976 to the Present
Discussion related to the operations and equipment of Consolidated Rail Corp. (Conrail) from 1976 to its present operations as Conrail Shared Assets. Official web site can be found here: CONRAIL.COM.
Moderators: TAMR213, keeper1616
462 Topics 
4194 Posts
GP38 question
 by Railcar1
CSX Transportation
Discussion of the operations of CSX Transportation, from 1980 to the present. Official site can be found here: CSXT.COM.
Moderator: MBTA F40PH-2C 1050
1978 Topics 
19401 Posts
W-003
 by n01jd1
Ferromex and other Mexican Operations
Discussion concerning Mexico's Class I railroad, and other Mexican rail operations. Official web-site: https://www.ferromex.com.mx/index-eng.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
KSC Mexican operations should remain in the KCS forum.

Moderator: Jeff Smith
27 Topics 
162 Posts
Re: FXE (Groupo Mexico) to aq…
 by Shortline614
Kansas City Southern and Affiliates
Discussion related to the past and present operations of Kansas City Southern Lines, including affiliates Texas Mexican Railway, Grupo Transportation Ferroviaria Mexicana (TFM), and Panama Canal Railway Co. Official web site can be found here: KCSOUTHERN.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
104 Topics 
404 Posts
Re: KCSdeM and Port of Lazaro…
 by eolesen
Norfolk Southern
Discussion relating to the NS operations. Official web site can be found here: NSCORP.COM.
1050 Topics 
6797 Posts
Re: Stopped trains on NS Chic…
 by R Paul Carey
Union Pacific
Discussion about the Union Pacific operations past and present. Official site can be found here: UPRR.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
854 Topics 
4249 Posts
Is Donner closed due to snow?…
 by DaveBarraza
Class II Regional Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
Alaska Railroad
Discussion concerning the Alaska Railroad. Alaska Railways Website
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
28 Topics 
132 Posts
Re: passenger service news
 by Gilbert B Norman
Florida East Coast Railway
Discussion relating to the FEC operations, past and present. Includes Brightline. Official web site can be found here: FECRWY.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
151 Topics 
2823 Posts
Re: FEC Schedule 2022,
 by johnpbarlow
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Class II & III Lines
For discussion of the various Class II and III Lines of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Railroad Holding Co. short-lines which do not have their own forums as noted:

Providence and Worcester

Their website is here: GWRR.com
A list of their holdings is here: Wikipedia List

37 Topics 
3250 Posts
Re: St. Lawrence & Atlantic R…
 by Fritz
Great Lakes Central Railroad
For discussion of the GLC. The GLC is a Class II regional railroad operating over former Penn Central lines in Michigan. Their website is here: GLCRailroad.com
4 Topics 
36 Posts
GLC SD35's...
 by ProRailProductions
Indiana Rail Road
For discussion of the Indiana Railroad. The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a Class II railroad operating in Indiana and Illinois over former Illinois Central lines. Website: www.inrd.com
1 Topics 
3 Posts
Re: CECX 1919
 by Pensyfan19
Iowa Interstate Railroad
For discussion of the Iowa Interstate. The Iowa Interstate Railroad (reporting mark IAIS) is a Class II railroad operating in the central United States. The railroad is owned by Railroad Development Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Website: iaisrr.com
23 Topics 
80 Posts
Re: Iowa Interstate: Hawkeye …
 by Pensyfan19
Montana Rail Link
Montana Rail Link (reporting mark MRL) is a privately held Class II railroad in the United States. MRL, which operates on trackage originally built by the Northern Pacific Railway, is a unit of the Washington Companies, and is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Website: montanarail.com
13 Topics 
62 Posts
Re: MRL to rejoin BNSF
 by vermontanan
New York, Susquehanna & Western - Past and Present
Discussion related to New York, Susquehanna & Western operations past and present. Also includes some discussion related to Deleware Otsego owned and operated shortlines. Official web site can be found here: NYSW.COM.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, NJ Vike
793 Topics 
9253 Posts
Re: Utica Branch Discussion T…
 by ut-1
Paducah and Louisville Railway
The Paducah & Louisville Railway (reporting mark PAL) is a Class II railroad that operates freight service between Paducah and Louisville, Kentucky. Website: www.palrr.biz
1 Topics 
5 Posts
Re: PAL operations Louisville…
 by cifn2
Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System)
Guilford Rail System changed its name to Pan Am Railways in 2006. Discussion relating to the current operations of the Boston & Maine, the Maine Central, and the Springfield Terminal railroads (as well as the Delaware & Hudson while it was under Guilford control until 1988). Official site can be found here: PANAMRAILWAYS.COM.
Moderator: MEC407
1837 Topics 
56492 Posts
Re: Pan Am Southern / Patriot…
 by johnpbarlow
Providence and Worcester Railroad
Topics relating to the operation of the P&W Railroad, which is a subsidiary of Genesee and Wyoming. Regional freight railroad based in Worcester and operating in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York.
Official Website

Moderator: MEC407
179 Topics 
2024 Posts
Re: CHFP/FPCH — Cedar Hill, N…
 by wintower
Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Website: http://www.rbmnrr.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
54 Topics 
248 Posts
Re: Reading & Northern lookin…
 by WashingtonPark
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (reporting mark WE) is a Class II regional railroad that provides freight service, mainly in the U.S. state of Ohio. Website: http://www.wlerwy.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
12 Topics 
23 Posts
Re: UPCOMING PASSENGER EXCURS…
 by shlustig
Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad (reporting mark WSOR) is a Class II regional railroad in southern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. It operates former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) and Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (C&NW) trackage, mostly acquired by the state of Wisconsin in the 1980s. It is owned by WATCO. Website:https://www.watcocompanies.com
2 Topics 
5 Posts
Re: Passenger Excursions/Coac…
 by eolesen
Class III: Short Line, Industrial, Military, Terminal and Railroad Holding Companies Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military
A general discussion about shortlines, industrials, and military railroads
Moderator: Aa3rt
483 Topics 
2215 Posts
Re: Blacklands Railroad
 by NHV 669
Arcade & Attica Railroad
All about the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Moderator: Benjamin Maggi
269 Topics 
2599 Posts
Reisdorf Feed Mill
 by Eric
Central Maine & Quebec Railway (formerly Montreal, Maine & Atlantic | Bangor & Aroostook)
Discussion of present-day CM&Q operations, as well as discussion of predecessors Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MMA) and Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (BAR).
Moderator: MEC407
365 Topics 
7009 Posts
Re: Maine Northern Railway (e…
 by F74265A
Genesee Valley Transportation Family (DLWR, FRR, MAN, DL)
Discussion about shortline operator Genesee Valley Transportation, operator of the Delaware-Lackawanna; the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern, the Falls Road Railroad; Depew, Lancaster & Western; and the Lowville & Beaver River railroads. Official site: GVTRAIL.COM.
Moderator: metman499
186 Topics 
1260 Posts
NKP 190 will start its trek e…
 by johnpbarlow
Iowa Pacific Holdings Class III Lines
Discussion about Iowa Pacific Holdings and their various railroad operations. For passenger trains see also regional or tourist forums below. IP no longer operates the Hoosier State, see this topic in Amtrak: http://railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=104574
Official site: http://www.iowapacific.com

Moderator: Aa3rt
16 Topics 
437 Posts
Re: San Luis & Rio Grande Rai…
 by NotYou
Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP)
Discussion pertaining to the past and present operations of the LAL, the WNYP, and the B&H. Official site: LALRR.COM.
Moderator: Luther Brefo
418 Topics 
4317 Posts
Re: In memory of Warren Edsall
 by charlie6017
Morristown & Erie Rail Operations
Discussion about the M&E, RVRR and SIRR lines of New Jersey, and also the Maine Eastern operation in Maine. Official web site can be found here: www.merail.com.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, mikec, cjl330
310 Topics 
5649 Posts
Re: Hearing More Horn Activit…
 by maddog5150
New York & Atlantic Railway-NYNJ Rail
Discussion related to NYAR operations on Long Island. Official web site can be found here: www.anacostia.com/nyar/nyar.html. Also includes discussion related to NYNJ Rail, the carfloat operation successor to New York Cross Harbor that connects with NYAR.
773 Topics 
11870 Posts
Re: NYAR Train Sighting Thread
 by nyandw
OmniTRAX Class III Lines
For the discussion of the various Class III lines owned and operated by OmniTRAX: ATN - Alabama & Tennessee River Railway; BRG Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway; CTRW Carlton Trail Railway; CTXR Central Texas & Colorado River Railway; CRL Chicago Rail Link; DCC Decatur Central Railroad; FCR Fulton County Railway; GFRR Georgia & Florida Railway; GWRC Georgia Woodlands Railroad; GWR Great Western Railway of Colorado; IR Illinois Railway; KFR Kettle Falls International Railway; MJ Manufacturers' Junction Railway; NKCR Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway; NSR Newburgh & South Shore Railroad; NOW Northern Ohio and Western Railway; PNR Panhandle Northern Railroad; PIR Peru Industrial Railroad; SS Sand Springs Railway; STE Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad
Moderator: Aa3rt
12 Topics 
23 Posts
Re: New Look for Georgia Flor…
 by Engineer Spike
Pioneer Railcorp Family of Lines
Web-Site: http://www.pioneer-railcorp.com/index.html: Alabama Railroad Co. (ALAB); Decatur Junction Railway Co. (DT); Elkhart & Western Railroad Co. (EWR); Fort Smith Railroad Co. (FSR); Garden City Western Railway, Inc. (GCW); Gettysburg & Northern Railroad Co. (GET); Georgia Southern Railway Co. (GS); Indiana Southwestern Railway Co. (ISW); Keokuk Junction Railway Co. (KJRY); Kendallville Terminal Railway Co. (KTR); Michigan Southern Railroad Company (MSO); Mississippi Central Railroad Co. (MSCI; Napoleon, Defiance & Western Railway (NDW); Pioneer Industrial Railway Co. (PRY); Ripley & New Albany Railroad Co. (RNA); Shawnee Terminal Railway Company (STR); Vandalia Railroad Co. (VRRC);
Moderator: Aa3rt
10 Topics 
339 Posts
Re: Georgia Southern Railway …
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Progressive Rail Family of Lines
http://www.progressiverail.com
Includes Central Midland Railway (CMR), Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad (COER), Iowa Traction Railway (ITR), Iowa Southern Railway (ISRY), Piedmont & Northern Railroad (PN), and the Wisconsin Northern Railroad(WN).

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Re: St. Paul and Pacific Nort…
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R.J.Corman Railroad Group
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Moderator: Nicolai3985
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136 Posts
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WATCO Companies Class III Lines
For discussion of the various Class III Lines of WATCO Companies. Class II holdings should be discussed in the relevant separate forums above.

Their website is here: http://www.watcocompanies.com/
A list of their holdings is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watco_Companies

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Alstom
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American Locomotive Company - ALCO
Discussion of products from the American Locomotive Company. A web site with current Alco 251 information can be found here: Fairbanks-Morse/Alco 251.
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Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton
Discussion related to Baldwin Locomotive Works, Lima Locomotive Works, Lima-Hamilton Corporation, and Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton.
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Baldwin Locomotive Control Sy…
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Bombardier
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Moderator: John_Perkowski
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49 Posts
Re: ALP-45-DP Supplemental Or…
 by Jeff Smith
Brookville Equipment Corporation
Moderator: John_Perkowski
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Brookville to rebuild R110A c…
 by roc
CAF USA - Elmira
https://www.cafusa.com/en/index.php
For discussion of CAF USA Operations

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Re: Green Line Type 10 thread
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EMD - Electro-Motive
Discussion of Electro-Motive locomotive products and technology, past and present. Official web site can be found here: http://www.emdiesels.com/.
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Fairbanks-Morse
Discussion of Fairbanks-Morse locomotive products. Official web site can be found here: www.fairbanksmorse.com.
Moderator: pablo
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433 Posts
Re: Fairbanks-Morse Control S…
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General Electric
Discussion of General Electric locomotive technology. Current official information can be found here: www.getransportation.com.
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Kawasaki Rail: Global and Kawasaki Rail Car Inc
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Moderator: John_Perkowski
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Nippon Sharyo
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Moderator: John_Perkowski
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Re: Nippon Sharyo to close US…
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Rebuilders & Smaller Locomotive Works
All about locomotive rebuilders, small locomotive works, and experimental works
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USDOT Spreads $250 million; B…
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Self-Propelled Railcars
Discussion about RDC's, "doodlebugs," gas-electrics, etc.
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 by dowlingm
Siemens USA Rail Solutions
Discussion of Siemens Industry, Inc. Rail Solutions, including locomotives, rolling stock, servicing, automation, electrification, systems, etc. Website: Rail Solutions
Moderator: Alcoman
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106 Posts
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Stadler
For discussion of Stadler Rail. Official Web-Site: https://www.stadlerrail.com/en/
Moderator: John_Perkowski
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Steam Locomotives
Discussion of steam locomotives from all manufacturers and railroads
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General Railroad Discussion Statistics Last post
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Employment
General discussion about working in the railroad industry. Industry employers are welcome to post openings here.
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Gaming & Simulations
General discussion of computer gaming and railroad simulations. Topics include MS Train Simulator (MSTS), Auran Trainz, Railroad Tycoon, Railroad Dispatcher and more...
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Museums, Tourist Lines, and Historical Organizations
General discussion related to all railroad clubs, museums, tourist and scenic lines. Generally this covers museums with static displays, museums that operate excursions, scenic lines that have museums, and so on. Check out the Tourist Railway Association (TRAIN) for more information.
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General discussion about railroad operations, related facilities, maps, and other resources.
Moderator: Robert Paniagua
1150 Topics 
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Least used lines in North Ame…
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Photography & Video
Discussion of photography and videography techniques, equipment and technology, and links to personal railroad-related photo galleries.
Moderators: nomis, keeper1616
465 Topics 
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Radio and Communications
Discussion related to railroad radio frequencies, railroad communication practices, equipment, and more.
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287 Topics 
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Re: Receiving EOT on Uniden B…
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Rail Trails
General discussion related to Rail Trails nationwide, including proposed rail trail routes. The official site of the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy can be found here: www.railstotrails.org.
Moderator: railtrailbiker
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Railroadania For Sale and Want Ads
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Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
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