Interesting that commuter railroads can find a demand for nostalgic bar car - and may introduce "cafe cars" - but Amtrak and its state partners don't see value in providing a cafe car for multi-hour train …

I forget to mention when I posted a few recent photos of the 'new' SD60s on the Trona railway that it seems that someone has been getting a little nostalgic about the Tunnel Motors remaining on the …

The nostalgic whines about missing the smell of coal smoke is most certainly not a complaint of mine. I lived in southern Kansas and my town enjoyed the frequent sounds (and smoke) of the Santa Fe, …

The steam locomotive, designated Class 378, was equipped with a leading and trailing axle and four coupled wheel sets. 167 locomotives were purchased in Austria alone, with another 25 from the …

Very nice nostalgic scenes. You are right Bob, In many towns in the west the railroad infrastructure removal/destruction is near complete. Only memories of past operations through photos and …

Most visitors (according to various sources) visit there for the nostalgic atmosphere. It's like stepping into a time machine. I was the only one who acted like a train geek - other visitors were coffee shop …

Unlike the other online menus at amtrak.com, the Autotrain does not show a menu for breakfast. What's on the menu?

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 Shop sent this …

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 such a train …

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at San José Diridon Station, Joint Powers Board (CalTrain) JPBX 316 is on track 8, California DOT (CDTX) 2107 is on track 7 and JPBX 907 is on track 5 all waiting …