Amtrak "Nostalgia"......?
I never thought I'd EVER "wax nostalgic" over Amtrak operations. This is in part due to my relatively late start in shooting slides, having missed their true "smorgasbord era", (as well as …
Permanente Local Abolished - Trainorders.com
I retired from Kaiser after 17 years as an asst. hospital administrator at Kaiser San Jose so I have both family and professional ties as well as nostalgic railfan ties to the place!! Carol Voss …
Depot Friday : The Survivors of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota was once home to three railroads: the Rock Island's Twin Cities to KC (Spine Line), the Milwaukee's branch from Ramsey to Jackson, MN and the M&St.L's …
NS's final run down the NJ's WASS - Trainorders.com
On March 29th, NS made their last run down the Washington Secondary (WASS). Starting on March 30th, the Dover and Delaware River RR (D&DR) will take over this line as it …
ATSF passenger train at Chanute, KS
This snapshot photo shows a northbound ATSF Railway passenger train at Chanute, KS, in the late 1960s. I'm told by a relative that the train was No. 212, but I would like confirmation for …
Amtrak's Handling of Private Cars
VIA largely has the nostalgic feel of what private rail car owners have put into their streamline era dome cars, sleepers, lounges etc. Even the Skeena with its Panorama car offers a private car …
NS 220 GP50 Leader Heflin, Alabama
NS 220 is upgrade at Heflin, Alabama with a GP50 leader on NS's Alabama Division East End District. June 2006You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today!
CSX "Bright Future" Trial Scheme
I had completely forgotten about this until I ran across it when throwing out old photos the other day. This was a first attempt at the "Bright Future" scheme. Someone at Wayx …
Passenger Trains > LA Angel's Flight Wreck - Trainorders.com
At 12:15 P.M. One of the only two Car ran into the second car. 15 people was injured. A Cable broke and sent the Car on down and crashing into the other Car. The NTSB will investigating …
West Side Lumber Heisler #3
The can on the running board adds a touch of nostalgic authenticity. In original classic pictures of many logging operations I've seen, there are all sorts of tools and cans riding on different …