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Railroad Events

UP Annouces Video Remake Contest

January 7, 2012

2012 is a special year for Union Pacific Railroad, marking the freight rail giant’s 150th year of operation.  As a way of starting the anniversary celebration, Union Pacific has announced that will be holding a video remake competition with $35,000 in prizes. UP is encouraging rail fans to remake the company’s iconic 1970s commercial, “We [...]

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Model Railroad Club Inspires Appreciation For Railroad History

December 10, 2011

The Roundhouse Inc. Model Railroad club in St. James, Minnesota, uses model railroads to educate visitors about the impact railroad travel had on the formation of the United States.  The city of St. James started out as just a pit stop for trains to replenish water supplies on their way to Minneapolis.  Built and established [...]

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OPERATION LIFESAVER-Grade Crossing Mishaps!

December 9, 2011

Over the years, whether filming railroads, or simply being an innocent bystander, I have witnessed numerous near-misses at grade crossings. Whether they are motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians, people decide not to obey the law and put their lives, and the lives of others at risk. It is amazing that someone would rather save a  few [...]

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BNSF Treats Troops to Train Ride

December 5, 2011

The LaCrosse Tribune has reported that BNSF Railway recently honored America’s troops in a unique way.  On Saturday, December 4, the railway treated nearly 300 Wisconsin soldiers and their families to a ride along the Mississippi River in vintage passenger cars.  This is the fourth year that BNSF has hosted the scenic train ride, known [...]

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Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad

November 16, 2011

The Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad was formed in 1982 by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, who specialize in antique engines for cars, water pumps, and of course, a steam locomotive. A 1912 Heisler was purchased from the Whitewater Valley Railroad and stored at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds on the south side of Freeport, [...]

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Norfolk Southern Announces Plans to Hire 500 Employees by End of 2011

November 3, 2011

Norfolk Southern announced plans to hire 500 more employees by the end of 2011 with plans to hire an additional 2,600 employees in 2012 due to more freight transportation needs and the fact that workers are retiring according to Market Watch. The railroad company has job openings in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, [...]

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