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Last post by Return to Reading Company Olney Sta
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Passenger Rail

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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: gprimr1, mtuandrew

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Last post by Arlington
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:42 am
Amtrak
Discussion related to Amtrak also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, gprimr1, Amtrak67 of America, Tadman

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Last post by Gilbert B Norman
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:42 am
California Commuter & Transit
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

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Last post by mtuandrew
Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:01 pm
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

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Last post by mdvle
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:56 am
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

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Last post by ST214
Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:00 pm
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: Robert Paniagua, therock, mtuandrew

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Last post by mtuandrew
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:43 pm
Florida Commuter Rail including Metrorail, Sunrail, Tri-Rail and Proposals
Discussion about Florida commuter rail operations including Miami/Dade Metrorail, Sunrail (Orlando), and Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority in southern Florida. All Aboard Florida (Brightline) is discussed here: Florida East Coast Railway).
Moderator: Kurt-Trirail

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Last post by MattW
Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:56 pm
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Discussion of the past and present operations of the Long Island Rail Road.
Moderator: Liquidcamphor

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Last post by nyandw
Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:50 pm
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Discussion relating to commuter rail, light rail, and subway operations of the MBTA.
Moderators: CRail, sery2831

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Last post by RenegadeMonster
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:56 am
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, Jeff Smith

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Last post by TDowling
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:03 pm
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

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15179 Posts

Last post by GirlOnTheTrain
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:37 am
New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT
Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.
Moderators: Tadman, Kaback9, nick11a, ACeInTheHole

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Last post by jamesinclair
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:07 am
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

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Last post by BuddCar711
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:46 am

Class I National Freight Railroads

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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

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Last post by D Alex
Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:27 pm
BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
Discussion related to BNSF operations. Official site: BNSF.COM
Moderator: Komachi

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Last post by Engineer Spike
Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:16 am
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

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Last post by gp9rm4108
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:33 pm
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

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1461 Posts

Last post by Engineer Spike
Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:40 am
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

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Last post by mackdave
Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:58 pm
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

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Last post by Backshophoss
Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 pm
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
KSC Mexican operations should remain in the KCS forum.
Moderator: Jeff Smith

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Last post by SD70ACe-T4
Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:08 am
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

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338 Posts

Last post by Gilbert B Norman
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:18 am
Norfolk Southern
Discussion relating to the NS operations. Official web site can be found here: NSCORP.COM.

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5857 Posts

Last post by Gilbert B Norman
Sun Sep 09, 2018 2:19 pm
Union Pacific
Discussion about the Union Pacific operations past and present. Official site can be found here: UPRR.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM

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Last post by Wayside
Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:36 am

Class II Regional Freight Railroads

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Alaska Railroad
Discussion concerning the Alaska Railroad. The Wiki page is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Railroad and their web-site is here: http://www.alaskarailroad.com/
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM

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101 Posts

Last post by Engineer Spike
Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:16 pm
Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad
For discussion of the BPRR. The Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad (reporting mark BPRR) is a Class II railroad operating in New York and Pennsylvania and is owned by the Genesee & Wyoming Holding Co. Their website is at: https://www.gwrr.com/

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Last post by JPoland
Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:49 pm
Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad
For discussion of the Central Oregon. The Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad (reporting mark CORP) is a Class II railroad operating between Eugene, OR and Northern California. It is owned by the Genesee & Wyoming Holding Co. Their website is at: https://www.gwrr.com/

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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

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Last post by ExCon90
Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:40 pm
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

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Last post by mtuandrew
Mon May 14, 2018 5:46 pm
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

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Last post by Backshophoss
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:13 pm
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

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Last post by Jeff Smith
Tue May 15, 2018 9:16 am
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

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Last post by NorthWest
Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:40 pm
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

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9015 Posts

Last post by ricky
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:40 am
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

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Last post by cifn2
Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:49 am
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

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Last post by gokeefe
Thu Sep 20, 2018 12:23 pm
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 web-site: http://www.pwrr.com/
Moderator: MEC407

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1807 Posts

Last post by csx8851
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:17 am
Rapid City, Pierre, and Eastern Railroad
Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad (reporting mark RCPE) is a Class II railroad operating across South Dakota and southern Minnesota in the northern plains of the United States. Portions of the railroad also extend into Wyoming, and Nebraska. It is owned and operated by Genesee & Wyoming. Website:
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad

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Last post by MEC407
Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:36 am
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/

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Last post by R&DB
Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:52 pm
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/

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Last post by shlustig
Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:15 am
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/

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Last post by Ken V
Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:28 am

Class III: Short Line, Industrial, Military, Terminal and Railroad Holding Companies

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General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military
A general discussion about shortlines, industrials, and military railroads
Moderator: Aa3rt

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Last post by Teutobergerwald
Mon Sep 17, 2018 7:34 pm
Arcade & Attica Railroad
All about the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Moderator: Benjamin Maggi

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2546 Posts

Last post by Benjamin Maggi
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:05 am
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

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6332 Posts

Last post by 690
Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:41 pm
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Class III Lines
For discussion of the various Class III Lines of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Railroad Holding Co. short-lines. Their Class II holdings should be discussed in the relevant separate forums above.

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

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Last post by CN9634
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:33 pm
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

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1222 Posts

Last post by ut-1
Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:52 am
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

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Last post by Sid Farkus
Thu Aug 23, 2018 3:37 am
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

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4294 Posts

Last post by ebtmikado
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:40 pm
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

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5555 Posts

Last post by kilroy
Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:41 pm
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.

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10896 Posts

Last post by gregorygrice
Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:14 am
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).
Moderator: Aa3rt

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Last post by Jeff Smith
Tue May 15, 2018 9:55 am
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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70 Posts

Last post by Jeff Smith
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:56 am

Railroading and Railfanning by Region and State

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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

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1578 Posts

Last post by mdvle
Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:36 am
DelMarVa & Washington, D.C. Railfan
Discussion pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Moderator: therock

371 Topics

2272 Posts

Last post by XC Tower
Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:10 pm
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

986 Topics

3923 Posts

Last post by 57A26
Sat Aug 25, 2018 3:36 pm
New England Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New England
Moderators: MEC407, NHN503

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54236 Posts

Last post by drvmusic
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:24 am
New Jersey Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New Jersey
Moderator: David

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71157 Posts

Last post by umtrr-author
Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:50 am
New York State Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New York State.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak

5010 Topics

79832 Posts

Last post by eehiv
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:31 am
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

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424 Posts

Last post by backroadrails
Mon Apr 02, 2018 8:45 pm
Pennsylvania Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Pennsylvania
Moderator: bwparker1

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10457 Posts

Last post by frankgaron2
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:24 pm
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.

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1080 Posts

Last post by buddydog
Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:33 pm
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

378 Topics

1445 Posts

Last post by electricron
Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:23 pm
Worldwide Railfan
Discussion about railroad topics everywhere outside of North America.
Moderators: Komachi, David Benton

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12697 Posts

Last post by rogerfarnworth
Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:04 pm

Fallen Flags

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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

279 Topics

835 Posts

Last post by Arborwayfan
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:03 pm
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, Marty Feldner, scottychaos, David, Franklin Gowen, CAR_FLOATER

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1211 Posts

Last post by dreese_us
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:55 pm
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.

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1276 Posts

Last post by chuchubob
Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:58 pm
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

799 Topics

8844 Posts

Last post by Benjamin Maggi
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:42 am
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.

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416 Posts

Last post by Engineer Spike
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:39 pm
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

169 Topics

1138 Posts

Last post by Trainman69
Thu Sep 06, 2018 4:50 pm
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

233 Topics

1186 Posts

Last post by vermontanan
Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:24 pm
Delaware & Hudson
Discussion relating to the D&H. For more information, please visit the Bridge Line Historical Society.
Moderator: MEC407

348 Topics

2213 Posts

Last post by deezlfan
Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:55 am
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

790 Topics

5231 Posts

Last post by Allen Hazen
Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:31 pm
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

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1123 Posts

Last post by CNJ Fan 4evr
Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:01 pm
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

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245 Posts

Last post by one87th
Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:12 pm
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

446 Topics

3849 Posts

Last post by wis bang
Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:29 pm
New York Central
Discussion relating to the NYC and subsidiaries, up to 1968. Visit the NYCS Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak

1281 Topics

8379 Posts

Last post by BR&P
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:20 am
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.

638 Topics

5541 Posts

Last post by Noel Weaver
Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:32 pm
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: David, CAR_FLOATER

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119 Posts

Last post by David
Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:46 pm
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).

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388 Posts

Last post by phillyrube
Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:58 am
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

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2354 Posts

Last post by ExCon90
Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:53 pm
Pennsylvania Railroad
Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.

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3382 Posts

Last post by nydepot
Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:28 am
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
Discussion relating to the PRSL
Moderator: JJMDiMunno

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2014 Posts

Last post by chuchubob
Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:53 pm
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

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2313 Posts

Last post by CarterB
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:06 am
General Discussion: Fallen Trolley and Interurban Lines
General discussion about fallen trolley and interurban lines in North America, past and present.
Moderator: Aa3rt

261 Topics

1761 Posts

Last post by mmi16
Wed Sep 05, 2018 12:28 pm

Manufacturers: Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment

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General Discussion: Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment
General discussion about locomotives, rolling stock, and equipment
Moderator: John_Perkowski

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9103 Posts

Last post by ConstanceR46
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:32 pm
Alstom
Forum for the discussion of Alstom Transport. Their official web-site is here: Alstom Transport
Moderator: John_Perkowski

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30 Posts

Last post by mdvle
Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:35 pm
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.
Moderator: Alcoman

501 Topics

5139 Posts

Last post by tgibson
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:08 am
Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton
Discussion related to Baldwin Locomotive Works, Lima Locomotive Works, Lima-Hamilton Corporation, and Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton.
Moderator: lumpy72

172 Topics

893 Posts

Last post by arthur d.
Sun May 06, 2018 8:27 pm
Bombardier
For discussion of Bombardier Rail. Their official web-site is here: Bombardier Transportation
Moderator: John_Perkowski

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21 Posts

Last post by Jeff Smith
Thu May 17, 2018 2:56 pm
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/.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM

522 Topics

5933 Posts

Last post by Engineer Spike
Sun Sep 16, 2018 11:27 pm
Fairbanks-Morse
Discussion of Fairbanks-Morse locomotive products. Official web site can be found here: www.fairbanksmorse.com.
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Last post by Nasadowsk
Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:20 pm
General Electric
Discussion of General Electric locomotive technology. Current official information can be found here: www.getransportation.com.
Moderators: AMTK84, MEC407

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Last post by John_Perkowski
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:39 am
Nippon Sharyo
For discussion of Nippon Sharyo, both DMU's and Rolling Stock. The official web-site is here: Nippon Sharyo
Moderator: John_Perkowski

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51 Posts

Last post by Backshophoss
Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:52 pm
Rebuilders & Smaller Locomotive Works
All about locomotive rebuilders, small locomotive works, and experimental works
Moderator: Komachi

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789 Posts

Last post by dowlingm
Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:09 pm
Self-Propelled Railcars
Discussion about RDC's, "doodlebugs," gas-electrics, etc.

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1015 Posts

Last post by electricron
Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:51 pm
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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90 Posts

Last post by Jeff Smith
Fri Apr 27, 2018 1:17 pm
Steam Locomotives
Discussion of steam locomotives from all manufacturers and railroads
Moderators: slide rules, Typewriters

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Last post by Allen Hazen
Mon Aug 27, 2018 12:00 am

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Books, Magazines, Music, TV, and Movies, and other Media
Discussion related to railroads/trains that show up in TV shows, commercials, movies, literature (books, poems and more), songs, the Internet, and more... Also includes discussion of well-known figures in the railroad industry or the rail enthusiast hobby.
Moderator: Aa3rt

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2956 Posts

Last post by CPSK
Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:00 pm
Employment
General discussion about working in the railroad industry. Industry employers are welcome to post openings here.
Moderator: thebigc

4072 Topics

38813 Posts

Last post by GoNavy !
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:09 pm
Gaming & Simulations
General discussion of computer gaming and railroad simulations. Topics include MS Train Simulator (MSTS), Auran Trainz, Railroad Tycoon, Railroad Dispatcher and more...
Moderators: LIRRMEDFORD, 8th Notch

335 Topics

1670 Posts

Last post by Hija
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:53 am
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.
Moderators: Miketherailfan, rob216

502 Topics

3995 Posts

Last post by Tom6921
Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:21 pm
Operations, Facilities, Maps and Resources
General discussion about railroad operations, related facilities, maps, and other resources.
Moderator: Robert Paniagua

1132 Topics

11810 Posts

Last post by lstone19
Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:30 pm
Photography & Video
Discussion of photography and videography techniques, equipment and technology, and links to personal railroad-related photo galleries.
Moderators: keeper1616, nomis

448 Topics

3072 Posts

Last post by DroneSteve
Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:03 am
Radio and Communications
Discussion related to railroad radio frequencies, railroad communication practices, equipment, and more.
Moderator: Aa3rt

281 Topics

2167 Posts

Last post by Backshophoss
Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:29 pm
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

108 Topics

857 Posts

Last post by gokeefe
Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:23 pm
Railroadania For Sale and Want Ads
Railroad items for sale and wanted. Oldest listings will be periodically deleted. BUYER BEWARE: RAILROAD.NET is not responsible for any private or public transactions between members, and will not vouch for the validity of any materials described herein.

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57 Posts

Last post by BR&P
Tue May 22, 2018 6:23 pm
Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam
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.
Moderators: stilson4283, 3rdrail, Otto Vondrak

3411 Topics

26966 Posts

Last post by glennk419
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:00 am
Travel & Trip Reports
Tell us where you were and what you saw!
Moderator: David Benton

319 Topics

1827 Posts

Last post by Ronal U18C Indonesia
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:45 am

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