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Trainnews volume 2 - issue 259
Author: Espee99
Date: 10-20-2009 - 19:45
Trainnews - volume 2 - issue 259 - 10/20/09
Notice - Trainnews is looking for more news worthy and hostoric photos, Please send them to trainnews@att.net. Remember the caption so that others can tell what, where and why your photo is significant.
Photo Server Instructions
Follow the directions below to save photos:
1) in Windows explorer enter "ftp://trainnews.webhop.org" (w/o quotes)
2) once the window opens right clich the mouse and select "login as"
3) enter photos for the login and trainnews for the password
4) copy you photo to the file server
5) close the window when you photos are copied
To post the picture copy the text below into you posting and replace FILENAME.JPG with your photos filename.
"http://trainnews.webhop.org/AltamontPress/FILENAME.JPG" (omit the quotes)
Today's Photos
Back in the 70's the Milwaukee and the UP had a powerpool arrangement on the KC line and the Iowa mainline. Every once in a while a set UP unit would find its way to Milwaukee or even St Paul.
Tom Farence Photo
Domestic News
DART knew limits of Green Line for Texas-OU but promoted it anyway
[us.mg204.mail.yahoo.com]
Metrolink union sues to deactivate train cameras
[www.google.com]
Walt Disney's train artwork and memorabilia to go on display in L.A.
[latimesblogs.latimes.com]
Disney’s ‘Carol’ train visits Jacksonville
[www.examiner.com]
Leaves may lead to longer train rides, Railway officials advise
[www.silive.com]
Taking the Jay train: New MTA boss Walder on right track to better service, lower costs
[www.nydailynews.com]
Steam train to pass through at 4:30 p.m.
[www.columbian.com]
and
Vintage steam train continues journey through Spokane
[www.spokesman.com]
Model train company Lionel to open store in Rockefeller Center for the holiday season
[www.nydailynews.com]
Rolling toward a resurgence in train travel
[www.msnbc.msn.com]
Trooper's car struck by train in Union City
[www.goerie.com]
Battery Operated Prototype Train Hits the Norfolk Southern Railway Tracks
[cleantechnica.com]
Drill to simulate bus-train crash near Music City Star Hermitage station
[www.tennessean.com]
Casey Jones Museum opens at Jackson, where village proclaims railroader?s fame
[www.google.com]
High-speed rail
[www.sltrib.com]
Amtrak train remains in Williston after being hit by semitrailer
[www.willistonherald.com]
Special session likely for SunRail in December
[www.orlandosentinel.com]
Man escapes unhurt after train rolls over him
[www.boston.com]
FRA Plan Backs Federal Help for Rails
[www.joc.com]
SUV collides with SMVRR train; 2 injured
[www.santamariatimes.com]
North Carolina Railroad Co. names Atkins chairman
[triangle.bizjournals.com]
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Preliminary National Rail Plan
[www.northwesthub.org]
Lauderdale Co. joins railroad authority
[www.wxvt.com]
Railroad quiet zones on track to begin within a month
[ws.gmnews.com]
Railroad expansion meeting is postponed
[www.wickedlocal.com]
Railroad environmentalist acknowledges wetlands
[www.newstimes.com]
LaHood upbeat about recovery
[www.galesburg.com]
Disneyland Resort Wins California's Top Environmental Leadership Award
[www.reuters.com]
Union Pacific Chooses Enterprise Data Warehouse Upgrade Over Addition of a Data Warehouse Appliance
[www.reuters.com]
Traffic Tuner: BNSF police: Yep, they're police! (ed. interesting)
[www.vvdailypress.com]
Preserve, activate the historic railroad
[www.islandpacket.com]
Railinc Announces Ongoing Support, Donates $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
[triangle.dbusinessnews.com]
Supreme Court To Hear Union Pacific Appeal in Maritime Law Case
[www.nasdaq.com]
Short-line tax credit extension continues to garner congressional support, ASLRRA says
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Regional rapid rail plan has promise -- and lots of questions
[voices.kansascity.com]
Canadian News
Commuter train delays at L'Allier
[www.montrealgazette.com]
Bombardier wins US$383M Italian train deal
[www.calgaryherald.com]
and
Bombardier boards European gravy train
[www.montrealgazette.com]
Cdn National 3Q Net Down On Lower Freight Volumes
[online.wsj.com]
International News
High-Speed Rail Keeps Train Makers on Track
[online.wsj.com]
French trains hit by strike
[www.google.com]
and
SNCF Train Strike Paralyses French Rail Freight Service
[www.handyshippingguide.com]
First Air Con Tube Trains Set For London
[news.sky.com]
RAILWAY STAND-OFF, Services to resume today as govt ready to deploy forces
[www.nationmultimedia.com]
Derailment disrupts trains
[www.nzherald.co.nz]
Amazing German Bike-Carrying Train
[www.wired.com]
Rail bosses plan to electrify transpennine train line between York and Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool
[www.yorkpress.co.uk]
Train derailment blocks line
[www.news.com.au]
Trains derail at Gazipur, Chapainawabganj
[bdnews24.com]
Over 25 kilos of WW2 explosive found under railroad bridge in Kaliningrad region
[www.itar-tass.com]
Notice - Trainnews is looking for more news worthy and hostoric photos, Please send them to trainnews@att.net. Remember the caption so that others can tell what, where and why your photo is significant.
Photo Server Instructions
Follow the directions below to save photos:
1) in Windows explorer enter "ftp://trainnews.webhop.org" (w/o quotes)
2) once the window opens right clich the mouse and select "login as"
3) enter photos for the login and trainnews for the password
4) copy you photo to the file server
5) close the window when you photos are copied
To post the picture copy the text below into you posting and replace FILENAME.JPG with your photos filename.
"http://trainnews.webhop.org/AltamontPress/FILENAME.JPG" (omit the quotes)
Today's Photos
Back in the 70's the Milwaukee and the UP had a powerpool arrangement on the KC line and the Iowa mainline. Every once in a while a set UP unit would find its way to Milwaukee or even St Paul.
Tom Farence Photo
Domestic News
DART knew limits of Green Line for Texas-OU but promoted it anyway
[us.mg204.mail.yahoo.com]
Metrolink union sues to deactivate train cameras
[www.google.com]
Walt Disney's train artwork and memorabilia to go on display in L.A.
[latimesblogs.latimes.com]
Disney’s ‘Carol’ train visits Jacksonville
[www.examiner.com]
Leaves may lead to longer train rides, Railway officials advise
[www.silive.com]
Taking the Jay train: New MTA boss Walder on right track to better service, lower costs
[www.nydailynews.com]
Steam train to pass through at 4:30 p.m.
[www.columbian.com]
and
Vintage steam train continues journey through Spokane
[www.spokesman.com]
Model train company Lionel to open store in Rockefeller Center for the holiday season
[www.nydailynews.com]
Rolling toward a resurgence in train travel
[www.msnbc.msn.com]
Trooper's car struck by train in Union City
[www.goerie.com]
Battery Operated Prototype Train Hits the Norfolk Southern Railway Tracks
[cleantechnica.com]
Drill to simulate bus-train crash near Music City Star Hermitage station
[www.tennessean.com]
Casey Jones Museum opens at Jackson, where village proclaims railroader?s fame
[www.google.com]
High-speed rail
[www.sltrib.com]
Amtrak train remains in Williston after being hit by semitrailer
[www.willistonherald.com]
Special session likely for SunRail in December
[www.orlandosentinel.com]
Man escapes unhurt after train rolls over him
[www.boston.com]
FRA Plan Backs Federal Help for Rails
[www.joc.com]
SUV collides with SMVRR train; 2 injured
[www.santamariatimes.com]
North Carolina Railroad Co. names Atkins chairman
[triangle.bizjournals.com]
Federal Railroad Administration Releases Preliminary National Rail Plan
[www.northwesthub.org]
Lauderdale Co. joins railroad authority
[www.wxvt.com]
Railroad quiet zones on track to begin within a month
[ws.gmnews.com]
Railroad expansion meeting is postponed
[www.wickedlocal.com]
Railroad environmentalist acknowledges wetlands
[www.newstimes.com]
LaHood upbeat about recovery
[www.galesburg.com]
Disneyland Resort Wins California's Top Environmental Leadership Award
[www.reuters.com]
Union Pacific Chooses Enterprise Data Warehouse Upgrade Over Addition of a Data Warehouse Appliance
[www.reuters.com]
Traffic Tuner: BNSF police: Yep, they're police! (ed. interesting)
[www.vvdailypress.com]
Preserve, activate the historic railroad
[www.islandpacket.com]
Railinc Announces Ongoing Support, Donates $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
[triangle.dbusinessnews.com]
Supreme Court To Hear Union Pacific Appeal in Maritime Law Case
[www.nasdaq.com]
Short-line tax credit extension continues to garner congressional support, ASLRRA says
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Regional rapid rail plan has promise -- and lots of questions
[voices.kansascity.com]
Canadian News
Commuter train delays at L'Allier
[www.montrealgazette.com]
Bombardier wins US$383M Italian train deal
[www.calgaryherald.com]
and
Bombardier boards European gravy train
[www.montrealgazette.com]
Cdn National 3Q Net Down On Lower Freight Volumes
[online.wsj.com]
International News
High-Speed Rail Keeps Train Makers on Track
[online.wsj.com]
French trains hit by strike
[www.google.com]
and
SNCF Train Strike Paralyses French Rail Freight Service
[www.handyshippingguide.com]
First Air Con Tube Trains Set For London
[news.sky.com]
RAILWAY STAND-OFF, Services to resume today as govt ready to deploy forces
[www.nationmultimedia.com]
Derailment disrupts trains
[www.nzherald.co.nz]
Amazing German Bike-Carrying Train
[www.wired.com]
Rail bosses plan to electrify transpennine train line between York and Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool
[www.yorkpress.co.uk]
Train derailment blocks line
[www.news.com.au]
Trains derail at Gazipur, Chapainawabganj
[bdnews24.com]
Over 25 kilos of WW2 explosive found under railroad bridge in Kaliningrad region
[www.itar-tass.com]
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 Trainnews volume 2 - issue 259 |
Espee99 | 10-20-2009 - 19:45 |
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hal wanaselja | 10-21-2009 - 10:02 |
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Re: Trainnews volume 2 - issue 259
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