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Moderator: Jeff Smith
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Moderator: Jeff Smith
311 Topics 
3270 Posts
Re: new identity ckeck on com…
 by BandA
Passenger Rail Statistics Last post
General Discussion - Passenger Rail: High Speed and Heavy and Light Rail Systems
General discussion of passenger rail systems not otherwise covered in the specific forums in this category, including high speed rail.
Moderators: mtuandrew, gprimr1
1359 Topics 
17352 Posts
Re: America with High-Speed R…
 by John_Perkowski
Amtrak
Discussion related to Amtrak also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, mtuandrew, Tadman
9253 Topics 
277371 Posts
Re: Why NO INtercity Rail Air…
 by Red Wing
Brightline Trains LLC (formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin)
This is a forum for all operations, both current and planned, of Brightline, formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin Trains USA:
Websites: Current Brightline
Virgin USA
Virgin UK

Moderator: CRail
93 Topics 
4021 Posts
Re: Brightline (fka Virgin Ra…
 by andegold
California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR)
Discussion related to commuter rail and transit operators in California past and present including Los Angeles Metrolink and Metro Subway and Light Rail, San Diego Coaster, Sprinter and MTS Trolley, Altamont Commuter Express (Stockton), Caltrain and MUNI (San Francisco), Sacramento RTD Light Rail, and others...
Moderator: lensovet
388 Topics 
5250 Posts
Re: Sepulveda Transit Corridor
 by lpetrich
Canadian Passenger Operations: AMT, Go Transit, VIA, etc.
Discussion of Canadian Passenger Rail Services such as AMT (Montreal), Go Transit (Toronto), VIA Rail, and other Canadian Railways and Transit
Moderator: Ken V
745 Topics 
6121 Posts
Keewatin Railway P42?
 by Tadman
Chicagoland Commuter & Transit
Discussion related to commuter rail and rapid transit operations in the Chicago area including the South Shore Line, Metra Rail, and Chicago Transit Authority.
Moderators: metraRI, JamesT4
1931 Topics 
23897 Posts
Re: South Shore Monon Corrido…
 by justalurker66
DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro)
Discussion related to DC area passenger rail services from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD. Includes Light Rail and Baltimore Subway.
Moderators: mtuandrew, therock, Robert Paniagua
1767 Topics 
20635 Posts
Re: Double headed MP36s on th…
 by TheOneKEA
Florida Commuter and Light Rail: Metrorail, Sunrail, Tri-Rail and Proposals
Discussion about Florida passenger rail operations including proposals. Official web-sites:
Miami/Dade Metrorail, Sunrail (Orlando), and Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
For Virgin Rail/Brightline: Virgin Trains Worldwide (includes Brightline)

Moderator: Kurt-Trirail
169 Topics 
2966 Posts
Re: New Chargers for Tri-Rail
 by eolesen
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Discussion of the past and present operations of the Long Island Rail Road.
Moderator: Liquidcamphor
6052 Topics 
87348 Posts
Re: Grade Crossing Accident/C…
 by geico
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Discussion relating to commuter rail, light rail, and subway operations of the MBTA.
Moderators: sery2831, CRail
4253 Topics 
125730 Posts
Re: F40PH-3C overhaul program
 by GP40MC1118
MTA Metro-North Railroad and CtRail Passenger Rail (SLE, Hartford, Extensions)
Discussion relating to the operations of MTA MetroNorth Railroad including west of Hudson operations and discussion of CtDOT sponsored rail operations such as Shore Line East and the Springfield to New Haven Hartford Line
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
3602 Topics 
67128 Posts
Re: M3’s stored at Highbridge…
 by AMK0123
New York City Area Wide Rail Transit Issues (Cross-Agency)
This forum will be for issues that don't belong specifically to one NYC area transit agency, but several. For instance, intra-MTA proposals or MTA-wide issues, which may involve both Metro-North Railroad (MNRR) and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Other intra-agency examples: through running such as the now discontinued MNRR-NJT Meadowlands special. Topics which only concern one operating agency should remain in their respective forums.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
93 Topics 
9934 Posts
Re: Amtrak Gateway Tunnels
 by lensovet
NYCT MTA Subway, PATH and SIRT
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of the NYC Subway, PATH, and Staten Island Railway (SIRT).
Moderator: GirlOnTheTrain
1826 Topics 
16984 Posts
Re: Proposal to expand the NY…
 by EdwardHand
New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT
Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.
Moderators: lensovet, Kaback9, nick11a
6292 Topics 
161405 Posts
Re: Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill…
 by lensovet
SEPTA (and PATCO)
Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.
Moderator: AlexC
3997 Topics 
78144 Posts
Re: MARC railcar lease 2025
 by TomFM711
Railroading and Railfanning by Region and State Statistics Last post
Canadian Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Canada. For specific railroad questions, see Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Ken V
334 Topics 
2288 Posts
Re: New Brunswick Southern Ra…
 by KuBand12
DelMarVa & Washington, D.C. Railfan
Discussion pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Moderator: therock
405 Topics 
2521 Posts
Bad Day on the WMSR
 by TheOneKEA
Midwestern Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in the American Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. For questions specific to a railroad company, please seek the appropriate forum.
Moderator: railohio
1020 Topics 
3958 Posts
Re: Railroads around Houghton…
 by PorcupineHollow
New England Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New England
Moderators: MEC407, NHN503
2782 Topics 
62304 Posts
Re: Vermont Rail System (VTR,…
 by NHV 669
New Jersey Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New Jersey
Moderator: David
4069 Topics 
87964 Posts
Re: Delaware and Raritan Rive…
 by Bracdude181
New York State Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New York State.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
5667 Topics 
85981 Posts
Re: Ontario Midland Railroad …
 by BR&P
Pacific Northwest Railfan
Discussion related to railroading activities past and present in the American Pacific Northwest (including Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia).
Moderator: lbshelby
93 Topics 
462 Posts
Re: Yreka Western
 by stevej
Pennsylvania Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Pennsylvania
Moderator: bwparker1
1823 Topics 
10884 Posts
New PennDOT funds for the Col…
 by jrevans
Southeastern Railfan
Discussion related to railroad activities past and present in West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennesee, Alabama, Arkansas and Loiusiana. For discussion specific to Washington, D.C/DelMarVa, please click here.
352 Topics 
1087 Posts
Re: AR New Power
 by CPF66
Western Railfan
Pertaining to all railroad subjects, past and present, in the American West, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, and The Dakotas. For specific railroad topics, please see the Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Komachi
402 Topics 
1487 Posts
Re: Am I Too Much of a Foamer?
 by Don-man
Worldwide Railfan
Discussion about railroad topics everywhere outside of Canada and the United States.
Moderators: Komachi, David Benton
2457 Topics 
15609 Posts
Re: Japanese high speed train…
 by David Benton
Fallen Flags and Historic Roads Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Fallen Flags, Trolleys, and Interurbans
This forum is for discussion of "Fallen Flag" roads not otherwise provided with a specific forum. Fallen Flags are roads that no longer operate, went bankrupt, or were acquired or merged out of existence.
Moderator: Nicolai3985
585 Topics 
2756 Posts
Re: Jim Crow Segregation on I…
 by R36 Combine Coach
Anthracite Railroads - CNJ, L&HR, LNE, LV and RDG
Discussion of the historical operations related to the Central Railroad of New Jersey; Lehigh & Hudson River; Lehigh & New England; Lehigh Valley; and the Reading Company. Visit the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society for more information.
Moderators: David, scottychaos, CAR_FLOATER, metman499, Franklin Gowen, Marty Feldner
757 Topics 
1260 Posts
2026 CNJ Calendar
 by kilroy
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF)
For discussion about the historical operations and preservation of the ATSF, more commonly known as the "Sante Fe", before its merger with Burlington Northern in 1996.
33 Topics 
171 Posts
Re: Santa Fe El Capitan
 by Jeff Smith
Baltimore & Ohio|Chesapeake & Ohio|Western Maryland
Discussion relating to the B&O up to it's 1972 merger into Chessie System. Visit the B&O Railroad Historical Society for more information. Also discussion of the C&O up to 1972. Visit the C&O Historical Society for more information. Also includes the WM up to 1972. Visit the WM Historical Society for more information.
327 Topics 
1349 Posts
Re: B&O Duplicate Slide Colle…
 by PeteB
Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC)
Discussion relating to the pre-1983 B&M and MEC railroads. For current operations, please see the Pan Am Railways Forum.
Moderator: MEC407
889 Topics 
11907 Posts
Re: The Eastern Railroad revi…
 by boxedpony1
Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Spokane Portland & Seattle, St. Louis - San Francisco
Discussion relating to the Burlington Northern and its predecessors Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Seattle Portland & Seattle, St. Louis - San Francisco, and their subsidiaries. Visit the Friends of the Burlington Northern for more information.
120 Topics 
439 Posts
CLASSIC TRAINS ARTICLE: Early…
 by Jeff Smith
Central Railroad Company of New Jersey
Discussion of the CNJ (aka the Jersey Central) and predecessors Elizabethtown and Somerville, and Somerville and Easton, for the period 1831 to its inclusion in ConRail in 1976. The historical society site is here: http://www.jcrhs.org/
Moderator: CAR_FLOATER
193 Topics 
1260 Posts
Re: A great collection of CNJ…
 by umtrr-author
Delaware & Hudson
Discussion relating to the D&H. For more information, please visit the Bridge Line Historical Society.
Moderator: MEC407
368 Topics 
2286 Posts
Re: D&H-PRR Unit Coal
 by JoeCollege2
DL&W, Erie and Erie Lackawanna
Discussion relating to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Erie, and the resulting 1960 merger creating the Erie Lackawanna. Visit the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society at http://www.erielackhs.org/.
Moderator: blockline4180
839 Topics 
5407 Posts
Re: Trying to contact John C.…
 by n01jd1
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Discussion related to the historical operations of the D&RBW up until its absorption into the Southern Pacific in 1992.
6 Topics 
22 Posts
D&RGW TIMETABLE 1 of 1/1/1972
 by NosenDove
Granger Railroads - C&NW, Rock Island, and MILW
Discussion relating to The Chicago & North Western, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road), including mergers, acquisitions, and abandonments.
Moderator: Komachi
251 Topics 
1269 Posts
Preston Cook’s Milwaukee Road…
 by mxdata
Iowa Pacific Holdings Class III Lines
Iowa Pacific Holdings and its subsidiaries had severe financial trouble and held large debts. In 2019 and 2020, many of IPH's subsidiaries were placed into receivership. Along with IPH's subsidiaries facing serious financial trouble, Iowa Pacific's two main rolling stock holding companies, Heritage Rail Leasing and San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad were forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy and were appointed a trustee by a U.S. bankruptcy court in Denver. [27] Iowa Pacific Holdings itself filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in U.S. bankruptcy court in Northern Illinois in late March 2021.[28] As of 2021, Iowa Pacific Holdings former rolling stock and subsidiary railroads have been sold and auctioned off by the appointed trustees
Moderator: Aa3rt
16 Topics 
437 Posts
Re: San Luis & Rio Grande Rai…
 by NotYou
Lehigh and Hudson River Railway
Discussion of the L&HR and its predecessor the Warwick Valley Railroad for the period 1860-1976 at its inclusion with ConRail
Moderator: David
193 Topics 
1148 Posts
Re: Island Park Dragway/Forme…
 by CNJ Fan 4evr
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Discussion of the L&NR railroad for the period 1868-1961 at its inclusion in the Central of New Jersey. Also includes predecessors South Mountain and Boston Railroad, Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and New England Railroad, and others.
Moderator: David
65 Topics 
260 Posts
ARTICLE: History's Headlines:…
 by Jeff Smith
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Discussion related to the Lehigh Valley Railroad and predecessors for the period 1846-1976. Originally incorporated as the Delaware, Lehigh, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company.
Moderator: scottychaos
466 Topics 
3965 Posts
Re: Apollo Question(s)
 by RandallW
New York Central
Discussion relating to the NYC and subsidiaries, up to 1968. Visit the NYCS Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
1373 Topics 
8796 Posts
Re: Abandoned line to Sackets…
 by rfranzosa
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad NYNH&HRR
Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
661 Topics 
5863 Posts
Re: "Washboard", Pullman-Stan…
 by NaugyRR
New York, Ontario, and Western Railway
Discussion of the NYO&W Railway and predecessor New York and Oswego Midland Railroad (NY&OM) for the period 1866 to its abandonment in 1957. Visit the historical site here: O&WRHS.
Moderators: David, CAR_FLOATER
36 Topics 
140 Posts
New Book Published By M&NJ R…
 by PeteB
Norfolk & Western, VGN, WAB, NKP, P&WV, ACY, IT
Discussion related to the Norfolk & Western, up to 1982. Also includes discussion of the Virginian Railway (1959); Wabash; Nickel Plate; Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway; Akron, Canton & Youngstown Raiload (all 1964); and the Illinois Terminal (1981).
112 Topics 
420 Posts
Re: Proposed Norfolk & Wester…
 by NadiaEira
Penn Central
Discussion relating to the Penn Central, up until its 1976 inclusion in Conrail. Visit the Penn Central Railroad Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
250 Topics 
2401 Posts
Re: Local Train Symbols for N…
 by BR&P
Pennsylvania Railroad
Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.
722 Topics 
3577 Posts
Re: Help finding valuation ma…
 by Train60
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
Discussion relating to the PRSL
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
295 Topics 
2028 Posts
Re: PRSL RDC Roster
 by phllax
Reading Company
Discussion Related to the Reading Company 1833-1976 and it's predecessors Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.
Moderator: Franklin Gowen
260 Topics 
2349 Posts
Re: RDG Co. Bethlehem Branch
 by RobertK
Seaboard System Railroad: ACL, A&WP, Clinchfield, L&N, SAL, and SCL
Forum dedicated to the Seaboard System Railroad and its predecessors, aka The Family Lines System, prior to its operational merger with the Chessie System, forming CSX, in 1982. Predecessors included the Atlantic Coast Line, the West Point Route, the Clinchfield, the Louisville and Nashville, the Seaboard Air Line, and the Seaboard Coast Line.
26 Topics 
96 Posts
Big Emma, 2-8-4 tenders surv…
 by Pat Fahey
Southern Pacific Lines
Discussion relating to to the various "Espee" railroad entities up to its takeover by Union Pacific. Historical society: https://sphts.org/
16 Topics 
170 Posts
Re: Interesting History
 by eolesen
Class I National Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
General Class I and II Discussion
For topics on Class I and II passenger and freight operations more general in nature and not specifically related to a specific railroad with its own forum.
Moderator: Jeff Smith
347 Topics 
4710 Posts
Re: Union Pacific - Norfolk S…
 by Gilbert B Norman
BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
Discussion related to BNSF operations. Official site: BNSF.COM
Moderator: Komachi
748 Topics 
3180 Posts
Cascade Mountain Flooding
 by Gilbert B Norman
Canadian National-Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western
Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other subsidiary roads (including Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway). Official site: WWW.CN.CA
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V
379 Topics 
2171 Posts
Re: Iowa Northern Railway
 by Jeff Smith
CPKC - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of CPR. Official web site can be found here: CPKCR.com. Includes Kansas City Southern. There is also a KCS sub-forum for prior operations: kansas-city-southern-and-affiliates-f153.html
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V Subforum Kansas City Southern and Affiliates
454 Topics 
5216 Posts
Re: Intermodal to Saint John
 by NHV 669
CSX Transportation including Pan Am
Discussion of the operations of CSX Transportation, from 1980 to the present. Official site can be found here: CSXT.COM.
Moderator: MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 Subforum Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System)
3894 Topics 
75397 Posts
Re: CSX Boston and Albany Line
 by NHV 669
Ferromex and other Mexican Operations
Discussion concerning Mexico's Class I railroad, and other Mexican rail operations. Official web-site: https://www.ferromex.com.mx/index-eng.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
KSC Mexican operations should remain in the KCS forum.

Moderator: Jeff Smith
28 Topics 
162 Posts
CPKC Mexico City - Querétaro …
 by Jeff Smith
Norfolk Southern
Discussion relating to the NS operations. Official web site can be found here: NSCORP.COM.
1077 Topics 
6964 Posts
Re: Derailment= East Palestin…
 by Gilbert B Norman
Union Pacific
Discussion about the Union Pacific operations past and present. Official site can be found here: UPRR.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
874 Topics 
4247 Posts
Re: Union Pacific UP Big Boy …
 by eolesen
Class II Regional Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
Alaska Railroad
Discussion concerning the Alaska Railroad. Alaska Railways Website
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
29 Topics 
138 Posts
Re: Alaska to Sell Alaska Rai…
 by eolesen
Conrail - 1976 to the Present
Discussion related to the operations and equipment of Consolidated Rail Corp. (Conrail) from 1976 to its present operations as Conrail Shared Assets. Official web site can be found here: CONRAIL.COM.
Moderators: TAMR213, keeper1616
473 Topics 
4237 Posts
Re: Passaic River Swing Bridg…
 by lensovet
Florida East Coast Railway
Discussion relating to the FEC operations, past and present. Includes Brightline. Official web site can be found here: FECRWY.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
155 Topics 
1214 Posts
Re: FEC's "Most Infamous Empl…
 by The Tenth Legion
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Class II & III Lines Including Providence and Worcester
For discussion of the various Class II and III Lines of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Railroad Holding Co. short-lines which do not have their own forums as noted:

Their website is here: GWRR.com
A list of their holdings is here: Wikipedia List

Subforums Pan Am Southern (PAS) & Berkshire Eastern Railroad, Providence and Worcester Railroad
278 Topics 
13992 Posts
Re: Gardner Gawking
 by johnpbarlow
Great Lakes Central Railroad
For discussion of the GLC. The GLC is a Class II regional railroad operating over former Penn Central lines in Michigan. Their website is here: GLCRailroad.com
5 Topics 
37 Posts
Sale to Watco
 by MaineRailfan
Indiana Rail Road
For discussion of the Indiana Railroad. The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a Class II railroad operating in Indiana and Illinois over former Illinois Central lines. Website: www.inrd.com
1 Topics 
3 Posts
Re: CECX 1919
 by Pensyfan19
Iowa Interstate Railroad
For discussion of the Iowa Interstate. The Iowa Interstate Railroad (reporting mark IAIS) is a Class II railroad operating in the central United States. The railroad is owned by Railroad Development Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Website: iaisrr.com
23 Topics 
84 Posts
Re: Help with railroad occupa…
 by jmkolar
New York, Susquehanna & Western - Past and Present
Discussion related to New York, Susquehanna & Western operations past and present. Also includes some discussion related to Deleware Otsego owned and operated shortlines. Official web site can be found here: NYSW.COM.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, NJ Vike
797 Topics 
9288 Posts
Re: SU99/SU100 Thread
 by Jeff Smith
Paducah and Louisville Railway
The Paducah & Louisville Railway (reporting mark PAL) is a Class II railroad that operates freight service between Paducah and Louisville, Kentucky. Website: www.palrr.biz
1 Topics 
5 Posts
Re: PAL operations Louisville…
 by cifn2
Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Website: http://www.rbmnrr.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
57 Topics 
252 Posts
Wilkes-Barre
 by Jeff Smith
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (reporting mark WE) is a Class II regional railroad that provides freight service, mainly in the U.S. state of Ohio. Website: http://www.wlerwy.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
13 Topics 
24 Posts
Wheeling and Lake Erie Acquir…
 by Jeff Smith
Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad (reporting mark WSOR) is a Class II regional railroad in southern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. It operates former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) and Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (C&NW) trackage, mostly acquired by the state of Wisconsin in the 1980s. It is owned by WATCO. Website:https://www.watcocompanies.com
2 Topics 
12 Posts
Re: Passenger Excursions/Coac…
 by davidson02
Class III: Short Line, Industrial, Military, Terminal and Railroad Holding Companies Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military
A general discussion about shortlines, industrials, and military railroads
Moderator: Aa3rt
496 Topics 
2263 Posts
Re: Requesting information on…
 by mwhite
Arcade & Attica Railroad
All about the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Moderator: Benjamin Maggi
272 Topics 
2606 Posts
Train 1, motorist 0
 by BR&P
Central Maine & Quebec Railway (formerly Montreal, Maine & Atlantic | Bangor & Aroostook)
Discussion of present-day CM&Q operations, as well as discussion of predecessors Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MMA) and Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (BAR).
Moderator: MEC407
368 Topics 
7069 Posts
Re: Maine Northern Railway (e…
 by fromway
Genesee Valley Transportation Family (DLWR, FRR, MAN, DL)
Discussion about shortline operator Genesee Valley Transportation, operator of the Delaware-Lackawanna; the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern, the Falls Road Railroad; Depew, Lancaster & Western; and the Lowville & Beaver River railroads. Official site: GVTRAIL.COM.
Moderator: metman499
187 Topics 
1269 Posts
Re: MA&N line to Newton Falls…
 by NHV 669
Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP)
Discussion pertaining to the past and present operations of the LAL, the WNYP, and the B&H. Official site: LALRR.COM.
Moderator: Luther Brefo
420 Topics 
4334 Posts
Re: LA&L, WNYP, B&H Diesel St…
 by NJDixon
Morristown & Erie Rail Operations
Discussion about the M&E, RVRR and SIRR lines of New Jersey, and also the Maine Eastern operation in Maine. Official web site can be found here: www.merail.com.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, cjl330, mikec
310 Topics 
5662 Posts
Re: The Comet I's are here
 by Jeff Smith
New York & Atlantic Railway-NYNJ Rail
Discussion related to NYAR operations on Long Island. Official web site can be found here: www.anacostia.com/nyar/nyar.html. Also includes discussion related to NYNJ Rail, the carfloat operation successor to New York Cross Harbor that connects with NYAR.
781 Topics 
11934 Posts
Re: LI trash (MSW) update?
 by lensovet
OmniTRAX Class III Lines
For the discussion of the various Class III lines owned and operated by OmniTRAX: ATN - Alabama & Tennessee River Railway; BRG Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway; CTRW Carlton Trail Railway; CTXR Central Texas & Colorado River Railway; CRL Chicago Rail Link; DCC Decatur Central Railroad; FCR Fulton County Railway; GFRR Georgia & Florida Railway; GWRC Georgia Woodlands Railroad; GWR Great Western Railway of Colorado; IR Illinois Railway; KFR Kettle Falls International Railway; MJ Manufacturers' Junction Railway; NKCR Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway; NSR Newburgh & South Shore Railroad; NOW Northern Ohio and Western Railway; PNR Panhandle Northern Railroad; PIR Peru Industrial Railroad; SS Sand Springs Railway; STE Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad
Moderator: Aa3rt
12 Topics 
23 Posts
Re: New Look for Georgia Flor…
 by Engineer Spike
Patriot Rail Company
The Patriot Rail Company family of lines, including the Pioneer Rail family of lines, now a subsidiary. For more info: https://patriotrail.com/
Moderator: Aa3rt Subforum Pioneer Railcorp Family of Lines
15 Topics 
350 Posts
Re: Patriot Rail Scenic and T…
 by Jeff Smith
Progressive Rail Family of Lines
http://www.progressiverail.com
Includes Central Midland Railway (CMR), Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad (COER), Iowa Traction Railway (ITR), Iowa Southern Railway (ISRY), Piedmont & Northern Railroad (PN), and the Wisconsin Northern Railroad(WN).

Moderator: Aa3rt
9 Topics 
14 Posts
Re: St. Paul and Pacific Nort…
 by wigwagfan
R.J.Corman Railroad Group
For discussion of R.J. Corman Railroad Group Operations. R.J. Corman has several short lines switching operations across the U.S. Official Website: https://www.rjcorman.com
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WATCO Companies Class III Lines
For discussion of the various Class III Lines of WATCO Companies. Class II holdings should be discussed in the relevant separate forums above.

Their website is here: http://www.watcocompanies.com/
A list of their holdings is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watco_Companies

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