Being a railroader, I have seen some stupid things. No matter if it can be taught not to cross in front of a train, as long as there are tracks over a public...
When I was learning to drive some 30 odd years ago, my Father told me it was "Always Train Time" when you come to a set of tracks. [Non-text portions of this...
... Thanks. I knew the N&SV was NG because of it's ties to the EBT. I have two shots in my collection of the DVRR. One shows a tank engine, but not close...
I wish there were more people like you and your father!!!! Anymore people are in such a huge hurry it doesn't matter!! I think there will be more and more...
My father lied about his age so he could start working on the Nickel Plate Road in Indiana at 16 yrs. old. He was with them 44 years through the merger that...
in regards to the list oin question. The Aransas Midland was still operating as a year and a half ago, they ran from Malvern, Ar to Hot Springs, with a branch...
A Yahoo search last nite for the Arkansas Midland, showed indeed the AM is alive and still kicking, they are a part of the Pinsley group. Leo McCauley...
I think the Fillmore and Western still operates in southern California as a tourist line, but may also be a common carrier. ... From: DOCTOR REYNOLDS...
May I show another side of the story. The wife of a friend of mine was killed when she was hit by a train in the local area back in 1979. The scenario was that...
... California ... Jerry, That's correct. The Fillmore & Western operates a former SP line between Santa Paula and Fillmore, CA. Track still exists between ...
Last month I explored some abandoned lines in the pine barrens of southwestern New Jersey. I have posted four pictures in an album called Southwest New...
Just a note to those that may be in the area on June 12th, 2004, this coming Saturday. We will be having a get together of railfans at the El Paso Exchange...
... Recently, I posted a message on the Central RR of NJ list dealing with railroads in Bridgeton. The line you refer to is indeed a former PRSL/PRR line, the...
Thanks for the updates and the explanations. I did not spend that much time there but now I know to look around more when I get back there. I didn't like the...
Hi folks just wanted to say hi My name is Jack Bleiberg A former Conrail Locomotive Engineer I worked a lot out of Camden Yard, I just uploaded an 1895 map of...
Yes indeed, according to the aforementioned South Jersey Magazine article, there was an earlier trolley line along the beach which was subsequently destroyed...
Callicoon is on the Delaware River, on the old Erie RR mainline that is now NS/NYSW. Doc http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/bigvalleyrailroads From:...
Do any of you know the name of the investment company is that shows abandoned railroads in their commercial? I saw it, but didn't write down the organization...
This may not fit the format of the group, but I took some pictures of an unusual railroad car in Dade City, Florida a few months ago, and they were just...
RE: Not only do I think your photos belong here, i think you have a pretty incredible find. It's amazing how fast things change, how yesterday's bustling...
Does anyone have info on abandoned/overgrown/unused rail lines in Northern VT? I've found a few mentions here and there of lines primarily north of Burlington...
On Thursday evening I went to explore the former Potomac Yard area. This is along the former RF&P (now CSX) between WashingtonDC and AlexandriaVA. I had...
The Soo line in Glenwood, IL has recently been converted to a bike trail. The artifact pictured in the link below was left behind by the railroad. It is made...
