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Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 100
Author: Espee99
Date: 05-06-2010 - 18:09
Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 100 - 05/06/10
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.com a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news.
Editors Querry -This is issue 100 for 2010, we have had an interesting first part of the year. The internet news arena has changed with subscription services, and less reporters giving hard news stories. However, I have tried to find revelant material for the trainnews feature. Traditionally at issue 100 of the year, I ask for comments, input, etc and still welcome your input; however, this year I would also like some feed back on the trainnews.org site as over the last few days folks have had to read the news on that site due to some security issues with my work PC.
Any and all comments, suggestions, etc are welcomed. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
This day in Railroad History
May 6, 1851
The Orange & Alexandria Railroad prepared for its inaugural celebration tomorrow by running the engine 'Pioneer' ran from the north end of Union Street to the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, Virginia. The inaugural run extended from the western edge of downtown Alexandria to the waterfront, a total of under 2 miles. The O&A railroad reached Lynchburg in 1860 where it accessed the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. During the Civil War, the O&A was arguably the most fought over railroad in Virginia. The railroad provided the most direct all rail route from Washington to Richmond and the Orange & Alexandria would serve as a main highway for the Northern troops. The South vigorously defended the railroad against this invading force with the result that several major campaigns and dozens of battles and smaller engagements took place on or near the tracks of the O&A. The rail junction at Gordonsville would play a particularly prominent role in Robert E. Lee’s operations throughout the war. So important was this junction that it can probably be stated that nearly every soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia passed through it at one time or another.
[www.nvcc.edu]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com.
The ex Milwaukee Road GP-9's of the St Maries River Railroad enter the main
yards of the railroad pulling a load of empties from a meet with the U.P. at
Plummer, Idaho on a warm July afternoon. To the right is the original
Milwaukee Road depot (1910). The St Maries River Railroad was created by
Potlatch Lumber (PFI) in 1980 when the western end of the MILW pulled out.
The St Maries was sold this year and its log hauling operations ended last
fall, with all but two of the 476 old Milwaukee Road log flats being
scrapped. I was able to get one of them donated, thanks to Potlatch, to the
WI&M Historic Preservation Group in their namesake town of Potlatch, Idaho,
where it now sits.
Rolland A. Meyers Photos
Domestic News
Editor's Note - I have found that the search engine is not finding JOC or Progressive Railroading on a regular basis, until it starts seeing these sites they will appear at the front of Domestic or International News as I will pull directly from those sites.
FreightCar Orders Jump Despite 1Q Loss
[joc.com]
Sen. Kohl vows to continue championing antitrust provision in rail reform bill
[progressiverailroading.com]
ASLRRA show session: Short-line tax credits might be extended by month's end
[progressiverailroading.com]
CSX needs to stay focused on the future
[progressiverailroading.com]
Transportation 'critically' under-funded in Pennsylvania, report states
[progressiverailroading.com]
Progress Rail acquires FCM Rail
[progressiverailroading.com]
BART survey shows positive rider response to mobile device application
[progressiverailroading.com]
Zilliken becomes VP of Las Vegas Railway Express
[progressiverailroading.com]
Car Hits Philadelphia Commuter Train, 1 Hurt
[www.foxnews.com]
Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. - "X" Train Acquires First Passenger Train Railcar Set
[www.marketwatch.com]
Metro Train Operator Uses Emergency Brake
[wjz.com]
Bullet train board picks new CEO
[www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com]
CSX GenSet Locomotive Featured at National Train Day
[www.prnewswire.com]
Illinois lawmakers back Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed train
[qctimes.com]
Freight train breakdown delays commute for Haverhill rail riders
[www.eagletribune.com]
Railway Officer Apologizes for Snohomish Excursion Train Delay
[www.snohomishtimes.com]
Work on New Haven train stations begins Monday
[www.nhregister.com]
CANCELED Mother's Day train excursions CANCELED
[www.eacourier.com]
Dane County: Falk statement on high speed train station
[www.wisbusiness.com]
City council says no to train depot
[www.thenorthernlight.com]
Alabaster police car hit by train; officer injured
[blog.al.com]
Caltrain withers as Silicon Valley business leaders campaign for transit
[www.sfgate.com]
Anatomy of a railway purchase
[www.metrosantacruz.com]
Train Caboose Moved
[www.northescambia.com]
UP boosts dividend, adopts majority voting rule
[www.google.com]
Railroad station coming to Monona Terrace
[www.wkowtv.com]
Two arrested after ignoring railroad's warning
[www.wtvm.com]
Bridge construction set to begin at railyards
[sacramento.bizjournals.com]
Ohio Supreme Court won't review bike-path case
[www.newarkadvocate.com]
CSX trains seek to use D&H tracks to Canada
[blog.timesunion.com]
Rare train engine debuts as permanent exhibit in Dacca Park
[www.fifefreepress.com]
Royal Gorge Route Railroad Launches 2010 Summer Season May 29 with Commemorative Royal Gorge Art, New Colorado Menus and Renovated 1950s-Era Bar & Lounge Car
[www.earthtimes.org]
Newborn interested in rail line
[www.rockdalecitizen.com]
Barrington Hills reaches agreement with CN
[www.dailyherald.com]
Kansas City Southern Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Elects Four Directors and Announces Preferred Dividend
[www.marketwatch.com]
Canadian News
Candidates get on the electric train debate
[www.insidetoronto.com]
International News
Turkey train collision leaves 32 injured
[www.presstv.ir]
Bullet train: High-speed rail link delayed on the drawing board
[www.ft.com]
Train derailment interrupts KTM's northern service
[thestar.com.my]
Bangladesh urged to stop 'roof riding' on trains
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Train driver on indefinite leave as investigations continue into crash
[www.heraldsun.com.au]
Rail stopwork plan threatens afternoon services
[www.nzherald.co.nz]
Passenger rail utility says World Cup being used as a service springboard
[www.engineeringnews.co.za]
Train driver saved my life
[www.lithgowmercury.com.au]
Afghan railway to aid economy and NATO, rile Taliban
[www.sananews.net]
Running Extra
Now and Then: The Santa Fe Railroad
[www.highlandnews.net]
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.com a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news.
Editors Querry -This is issue 100 for 2010, we have had an interesting first part of the year. The internet news arena has changed with subscription services, and less reporters giving hard news stories. However, I have tried to find revelant material for the trainnews feature. Traditionally at issue 100 of the year, I ask for comments, input, etc and still welcome your input; however, this year I would also like some feed back on the trainnews.org site as over the last few days folks have had to read the news on that site due to some security issues with my work PC.
Any and all comments, suggestions, etc are welcomed. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
This day in Railroad History
May 6, 1851
The Orange & Alexandria Railroad prepared for its inaugural celebration tomorrow by running the engine 'Pioneer' ran from the north end of Union Street to the Wilkes Street tunnel in Alexandria, Virginia. The inaugural run extended from the western edge of downtown Alexandria to the waterfront, a total of under 2 miles. The O&A railroad reached Lynchburg in 1860 where it accessed the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. During the Civil War, the O&A was arguably the most fought over railroad in Virginia. The railroad provided the most direct all rail route from Washington to Richmond and the Orange & Alexandria would serve as a main highway for the Northern troops. The South vigorously defended the railroad against this invading force with the result that several major campaigns and dozens of battles and smaller engagements took place on or near the tracks of the O&A. The rail junction at Gordonsville would play a particularly prominent role in Robert E. Lee’s operations throughout the war. So important was this junction that it can probably be stated that nearly every soldier in the Army of Northern Virginia passed through it at one time or another.
[www.nvcc.edu]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com.
The ex Milwaukee Road GP-9's of the St Maries River Railroad enter the main
yards of the railroad pulling a load of empties from a meet with the U.P. at
Plummer, Idaho on a warm July afternoon. To the right is the original
Milwaukee Road depot (1910). The St Maries River Railroad was created by
Potlatch Lumber (PFI) in 1980 when the western end of the MILW pulled out.
The St Maries was sold this year and its log hauling operations ended last
fall, with all but two of the 476 old Milwaukee Road log flats being
scrapped. I was able to get one of them donated, thanks to Potlatch, to the
WI&M Historic Preservation Group in their namesake town of Potlatch, Idaho,
where it now sits.
Rolland A. Meyers Photos
Domestic News
Editor's Note - I have found that the search engine is not finding JOC or Progressive Railroading on a regular basis, until it starts seeing these sites they will appear at the front of Domestic or International News as I will pull directly from those sites.
FreightCar Orders Jump Despite 1Q Loss
[joc.com]
Sen. Kohl vows to continue championing antitrust provision in rail reform bill
[progressiverailroading.com]
ASLRRA show session: Short-line tax credits might be extended by month's end
[progressiverailroading.com]
CSX needs to stay focused on the future
[progressiverailroading.com]
Transportation 'critically' under-funded in Pennsylvania, report states
[progressiverailroading.com]
Progress Rail acquires FCM Rail
[progressiverailroading.com]
BART survey shows positive rider response to mobile device application
[progressiverailroading.com]
Zilliken becomes VP of Las Vegas Railway Express
[progressiverailroading.com]
Car Hits Philadelphia Commuter Train, 1 Hurt
[www.foxnews.com]
Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. - "X" Train Acquires First Passenger Train Railcar Set
[www.marketwatch.com]
Metro Train Operator Uses Emergency Brake
[wjz.com]
Bullet train board picks new CEO
[www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com]
CSX GenSet Locomotive Featured at National Train Day
[www.prnewswire.com]
Illinois lawmakers back Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed train
[qctimes.com]
Freight train breakdown delays commute for Haverhill rail riders
[www.eagletribune.com]
Railway Officer Apologizes for Snohomish Excursion Train Delay
[www.snohomishtimes.com]
Work on New Haven train stations begins Monday
[www.nhregister.com]
CANCELED Mother's Day train excursions CANCELED
[www.eacourier.com]
Dane County: Falk statement on high speed train station
[www.wisbusiness.com]
City council says no to train depot
[www.thenorthernlight.com]
Alabaster police car hit by train; officer injured
[blog.al.com]
Caltrain withers as Silicon Valley business leaders campaign for transit
[www.sfgate.com]
Anatomy of a railway purchase
[www.metrosantacruz.com]
Train Caboose Moved
[www.northescambia.com]
UP boosts dividend, adopts majority voting rule
[www.google.com]
Railroad station coming to Monona Terrace
[www.wkowtv.com]
Two arrested after ignoring railroad's warning
[www.wtvm.com]
Bridge construction set to begin at railyards
[sacramento.bizjournals.com]
Ohio Supreme Court won't review bike-path case
[www.newarkadvocate.com]
CSX trains seek to use D&H tracks to Canada
[blog.timesunion.com]
Rare train engine debuts as permanent exhibit in Dacca Park
[www.fifefreepress.com]
Royal Gorge Route Railroad Launches 2010 Summer Season May 29 with Commemorative Royal Gorge Art, New Colorado Menus and Renovated 1950s-Era Bar & Lounge Car
[www.earthtimes.org]
Newborn interested in rail line
[www.rockdalecitizen.com]
Barrington Hills reaches agreement with CN
[www.dailyherald.com]
Kansas City Southern Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Elects Four Directors and Announces Preferred Dividend
[www.marketwatch.com]
Canadian News
Candidates get on the electric train debate
[www.insidetoronto.com]
International News
Turkey train collision leaves 32 injured
[www.presstv.ir]
Bullet train: High-speed rail link delayed on the drawing board
[www.ft.com]
Train derailment interrupts KTM's northern service
[thestar.com.my]
Bangladesh urged to stop 'roof riding' on trains
[news.bbc.co.uk]
Train driver on indefinite leave as investigations continue into crash
[www.heraldsun.com.au]
Rail stopwork plan threatens afternoon services
[www.nzherald.co.nz]
Passenger rail utility says World Cup being used as a service springboard
[www.engineeringnews.co.za]
Train driver saved my life
[www.lithgowmercury.com.au]
Afghan railway to aid economy and NATO, rile Taliban
[www.sananews.net]
Running Extra
Now and Then: The Santa Fe Railroad
[www.highlandnews.net]
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 Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 100 |
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