Reply
Monthly Archives: October 2009
October 2009 Regional Rail Notes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Canadian National Railway Co. next week will unveil the three-year, $100 million renovation to its Johnston Yard freight car switching facility in South Memphis. The railroad will commemorate its massive investment of time and money on Sept. … Continue reading
The Coming Storm by Chris Dees
Grand Rivers, KY by Chuck Hinrichs
Those Were the Days!
IT’S A REAL PLEASURE to have you aboard the Broadway Limited . . . one of the world’s finest trains. Travel comfort isn’t something that accidentally happens . . . it has to be carefully planned. That’s why modern conveniences … Continue reading
October 2009 Timetable #110
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF RAILFANS ONLY Madisonville Headquarted and Energized Railroad Buffs (MH&E RRB) – Thursday, October 5, Location to be announced. All are welcome! 42nd Annual Model Train Show – Presented by Cincinnati Division 7-N.M.R.A., Saturday October 24th, 2009 … Continue reading
Layout for any Pennsy Fan!
A glimpse into Dr. Fred Ripley’s Pennsylvania Layout At the 4-track interlocking at Smithville, OH (MP 129.5 from Pittsburgh on PRR’s Pittsburgh-Chicago main line), we see two scenes, taken two years apart. In April 1958, coming out of the sunrise … Continue reading
Illinois Central Railroad Heritage Association
2009 Annual Meeting plans finalized! WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009. WHERE: Whistle Stop Restaurant (former IC freighthouse), 701 Main Street, Mendota, Illinois (just south of Amtrak station and Mendota Union Depot Museum) PRICING: $25 per person for entire event. Includes … Continue reading
New Member Spotlight On Tom Johnson
Birth of a Rail Fan If there was one thing in this world that my uncle, Roy, loved more than anything else, it was the passing of the Illinois Central freight trains and coal trains in front of the house … Continue reading
Rich’s Ramblingsfor October 2009
by President, Rich Hane We had a great time at the meeting in September with a fine feast provided by Jim and Thomas Bryan and an interesting program by Wally Watts on how the Southern Pacific handled the snow problem … Continue reading
Still a Few in Conrail Paint
It’s been more than 10 years since Conrail was gobbled up by Norfolk Southern and CSX. There are still some units in the Conrail blue paint as seen here on the Henderson Sub at Nortonville. GE 7326 is on the … Continue reading
The 2009 Crofton Picnic
A cool, breezy but sunny fall afternoon greeted 14 members and 5 guests at the Veterans Park in Crofton for the 4th annual Chapter Picnic. CSX cooperated with 3 intermodals and 2 regular freights during the afternoon. Wally Watts brought … Continue reading