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Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 102
Author: Espee99
Date: 05-08-2010 - 18:18
Trainnews - volume 3 - issue 102 - 05/08/10
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.com a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news.
This day in Railroad History
May 8, 1863
The Brotherhood of the Footboard was founded in Marshall, Michigan. A year later, its name was changed to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. In 2004, the BLE became the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. "The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, as the name implies, is at once a fraternal and a labor organization. It was fraternal in character because early meetings were held in secret for fear of reprisals from management. But its main purpose was and is to maintain the prestige of a highly skilled craft and to insure that its members are compensated accordingly."
[www.ble.org]
May 9, 1893
The New York Central Railroad's Empire State Express, pulled by Engine 999, exceeded 100 miles per hour over a portion of its route from Syracuse to Buffalo, New York. This was the first time in history that humans had reached a speed of 100 mph. Word spread of this marvelous run and the next morning when the No. 999 back to Syracuse crowds turned out to see the "Queen of Speed". In the afternoon the No. 999 again headed westward towards Buffalo but this time railroad officials were on board to record the speed. Between Batavia and Corfu, Engineer Hogan opened the throttle all the way and the No. 999 responded with 112.5 miles per hour by the time it sped through the Village of Crittenden, in Erie County. The speed was recorded by train officials and newspaper reporters who clocked off mile posts using hand-held stop watches.
[www.co.genesee.ny.us]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com.
An east bound CSX coal train passes under a classic C&O signal bridge equipped with US&S type R-2 signals 150 yards east of the Surber Road crossing in White Sulphur Springs WV on September 30, 2007. Five classic US&S type R-2 signals from the C&O era still adorn the cantilever signal bridge, but may soon be replaced as part of the Great Allegheny Passage project to increase overhead clearances. This is on CSX's Huntington Division. A pair of EMD SD70MACs power this train on the head end, and a pair of GE AC4400CWs are shoving on the rear.
Alex Mayes photo
Domestic News
Officials say Pagano walked in front of oncoming train
[www.dailyherald.com]
These are a sample of the National Train Day articles, please post your pictures from National Train Day activities at Trainnews.org- ed
Digging National Train Day
[voices.washingtonpost.com]
and
National Train Day in Michiana
[www.wndu.com]
and
Amtrak Highlights Baseball as Part of National Train Day
[www.kyw1060.com]
and
Sacramento Celebrates the Third Annual National Train Day
[newsblaze.com]
and
National Train Day Bitter Sweet For Fort Wayne
[www.indianasnewscenter.com]
and
Train enthusiasts pack Union Station
[www.wbbm780.com]
and
Niles depot takes part in nationwide event celebrating trains
[www.southbendtribune.com]
TRAX train and car collide, second crash ensues
[www.sltrib.com]
Metro asked to explain emergency brake use
[www.washingtonexaminer.com]
Great Overland Station asks for public's help to build new train park
[www.ktka.com]
Quinn says Ill. committed to high-speed rail plans
[www.kttc.com]
Rail backers urged to jump on slower train
[www.duluthnewstribune.com]
Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. - "X" Train Acquires First Passenger Train Railcar Set
[pr-usa.net]
Group trying to save downtown depot
[www.kjct8.com]
Fresno rail crossings receive upgrades: Mum’s the word
[www.examiner.com]
A Landfill’s Closing Alters How a Neighborhood Views Freight Trains
[www.nytimes.com]
Fast rail, the French way
[www.miamiherald.com]
Bridge work affects Brown Line Sunday
[www.chicagobreakingnews.com]
NCTD offers 2 for 1 deal on rail travel
[www.sdnn.com]
Gov. Jim Doyle announces Madison stop for high-speed rail
[www.greenbaypressgazette.com]
Maglev backers lobby transportation chief
[www.pittsburghlive.com]
Time's at hand to support passenger rail for St. Augustine
[staugustine.com]
2472 Steam for Memorial Day on the
[events.mercurynews.com]
SMART posts designs for rail stations
[www.pressdemocrat.com]
National Railroad Museum sells 1956 locomotive
[www.waow.com]
Top official tapped to resolve rail dispute
[www.buffalonews.com]
Main railroad line out between Memphis, Nashville
[www.bradenton.com]
Hotel for CSX workers opens in Comfort, W.Va.
[sundaygazettemail.com]
Official: Granite trains will start shipping in late May
[www.timesargus.com]
Canadian News
SORRY NO CANADIAN NEWS FOUND BY SEARCH TONIGHT
International News
Train operators accused of introducing huge fare rises by extending peak time hours
[www.telegraph.co.uk]
Africa's first high-speed train 'Gautrain'
[economictimes.indiatimes.com]
Train delays of up to 45 minutes from Limerick to Dublin until 11am tomorrow, Sunday
[www.limerickleader.ie]
Train squeeze – “cannot be helped”?
[theonlinecitizen.com]
8 new monorail routes for Mumbai
[www.hindustantimes.com]
Running Extra
Rails of Freedom
[itsgettinghotinhere.org]
Notice - Trainnews is posted at both trainnews.org and altamontpress.com. Checkout Trainnews.com a RR board dedicated to train and railroad news.
This day in Railroad History
May 8, 1863
The Brotherhood of the Footboard was founded in Marshall, Michigan. A year later, its name was changed to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. In 2004, the BLE became the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), a division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. "The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, as the name implies, is at once a fraternal and a labor organization. It was fraternal in character because early meetings were held in secret for fear of reprisals from management. But its main purpose was and is to maintain the prestige of a highly skilled craft and to insure that its members are compensated accordingly."
[www.ble.org]
May 9, 1893
The New York Central Railroad's Empire State Express, pulled by Engine 999, exceeded 100 miles per hour over a portion of its route from Syracuse to Buffalo, New York. This was the first time in history that humans had reached a speed of 100 mph. Word spread of this marvelous run and the next morning when the No. 999 back to Syracuse crowds turned out to see the "Queen of Speed". In the afternoon the No. 999 again headed westward towards Buffalo but this time railroad officials were on board to record the speed. Between Batavia and Corfu, Engineer Hogan opened the throttle all the way and the No. 999 responded with 112.5 miles per hour by the time it sped through the Village of Crittenden, in Erie County. The speed was recorded by train officials and newspaper reporters who clocked off mile posts using hand-held stop watches.
[www.co.genesee.ny.us]
Tonight's Photo - Please send photos to trainnews1@yahoo.com.
An east bound CSX coal train passes under a classic C&O signal bridge equipped with US&S type R-2 signals 150 yards east of the Surber Road crossing in White Sulphur Springs WV on September 30, 2007. Five classic US&S type R-2 signals from the C&O era still adorn the cantilever signal bridge, but may soon be replaced as part of the Great Allegheny Passage project to increase overhead clearances. This is on CSX's Huntington Division. A pair of EMD SD70MACs power this train on the head end, and a pair of GE AC4400CWs are shoving on the rear.
Alex Mayes photo
Domestic News
Officials say Pagano walked in front of oncoming train
[www.dailyherald.com]
These are a sample of the National Train Day articles, please post your pictures from National Train Day activities at Trainnews.org- ed
Digging National Train Day
[voices.washingtonpost.com]
and
National Train Day in Michiana
[www.wndu.com]
and
Amtrak Highlights Baseball as Part of National Train Day
[www.kyw1060.com]
and
Sacramento Celebrates the Third Annual National Train Day
[newsblaze.com]
and
National Train Day Bitter Sweet For Fort Wayne
[www.indianasnewscenter.com]
and
Train enthusiasts pack Union Station
[www.wbbm780.com]
and
Niles depot takes part in nationwide event celebrating trains
[www.southbendtribune.com]
TRAX train and car collide, second crash ensues
[www.sltrib.com]
Metro asked to explain emergency brake use
[www.washingtonexaminer.com]
Great Overland Station asks for public's help to build new train park
[www.ktka.com]
Quinn says Ill. committed to high-speed rail plans
[www.kttc.com]
Rail backers urged to jump on slower train
[www.duluthnewstribune.com]
Las Vegas Railway Express, Inc. - "X" Train Acquires First Passenger Train Railcar Set
[pr-usa.net]
Group trying to save downtown depot
[www.kjct8.com]
Fresno rail crossings receive upgrades: Mum’s the word
[www.examiner.com]
A Landfill’s Closing Alters How a Neighborhood Views Freight Trains
[www.nytimes.com]
Fast rail, the French way
[www.miamiherald.com]
Bridge work affects Brown Line Sunday
[www.chicagobreakingnews.com]
NCTD offers 2 for 1 deal on rail travel
[www.sdnn.com]
Gov. Jim Doyle announces Madison stop for high-speed rail
[www.greenbaypressgazette.com]
Maglev backers lobby transportation chief
[www.pittsburghlive.com]
Time's at hand to support passenger rail for St. Augustine
[staugustine.com]
2472 Steam for Memorial Day on the
[events.mercurynews.com]
SMART posts designs for rail stations
[www.pressdemocrat.com]
National Railroad Museum sells 1956 locomotive
[www.waow.com]
Top official tapped to resolve rail dispute
[www.buffalonews.com]
Main railroad line out between Memphis, Nashville
[www.bradenton.com]
Hotel for CSX workers opens in Comfort, W.Va.
[sundaygazettemail.com]
Official: Granite trains will start shipping in late May
[www.timesargus.com]
Canadian News
SORRY NO CANADIAN NEWS FOUND BY SEARCH TONIGHT
International News
Train operators accused of introducing huge fare rises by extending peak time hours
[www.telegraph.co.uk]
Africa's first high-speed train 'Gautrain'
[economictimes.indiatimes.com]
Train delays of up to 45 minutes from Limerick to Dublin until 11am tomorrow, Sunday
[www.limerickleader.ie]
Train squeeze – “cannot be helped”?
[theonlinecitizen.com]
8 new monorail routes for Mumbai
[www.hindustantimes.com]
Running Extra
Rails of Freedom
[itsgettinghotinhere.org]
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