Those of us fortunate enough to wander down to St. Charles, KY, on the old IC main between Dawson Springs and Nortonville, in the last few years got a treat of which many railfans only dream. We were granted permission … Continue reading
The Frankfort, Kentucky “State Journal” has a front page story today (1-13-2011) about a group proposing to put in 70 MPH passenger train service between Winchester, Kentucky and Louisville, Kentucky (105 miles) using R J Corman and CSX track by … Continue reading
In case the group is not aware, G&W applied with the STB last month to abandon all of the Western Kentucky Railway. Western Kentucky Railway, LLC (“Applicant” or “WKRL”) is seeking an exemption to abandon all of its remaining lines of … Continue reading
The Illinois Senate today voted 59-0 to create the Illinois and Midwest High Speed Rail Commission with the intent of issuing a roadmap for the creation of bullet train lines in Illinois and neighboring states. Under General Assembly rules, such … Continue reading
Charter members gathered for a group photo (right) during the April meeting of the West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in Madisonville, KY. These members formed the consist of the chapter’s beginnings in 1985, after several had … Continue reading
RAILMARK ACQUIRES ORLANDO DINNER TRAIN OPERATION – NEWS RELEASE – (Walled Lake, MI) – April 7, 2010 – Railmark’s RAIL ENTERTAINMENT USA INC. subsidiary announced today that it has acquired the assets and operations of Florida Rail Adventures LLC and … Continue reading
In March of this year my wife and I were returning to Madisonville from our trip to Phoenix, Arizona and decided to stay a night at the La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona. Members Don Clayton and Wallace Henderson had … Continue reading
I really enjoyed last month’s meeting, and the chance to meet some of you! I’m looking forward to being a part of your chapter, and learning more about your railroad interests and sharing some of mine. I’m a professional musician … Continue reading
The Largest Railroading Event in America is Coming to Michigan in 2009 Owosso, Mi- (8/8/08) – Coming July 24-26, 2009, the sounds of steam whistles, the clicky-clack of steel wheels on rails, the smell of coal smoke and excitement of … Continue reading
A company that offered luxurious rail tours aboard refurbished vintage cars and was a major charter customer of Amtrak has shut down. GrandLuxe Rail Journeys Inc. ceased operations last week. “We are financially unable to continue operations,” the company said … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION FROM THE KENTUCKY COAL ASSOCIATION A coal company in Ohio County is now open for business, again. Friday 14 News got a rare look inside a working coal mine. Ohio County leaders celebrated the start of mining for Armstrong … Continue reading