via The Messenger Newspaper, Madisonville, Ky NORTONVILLE — Austin Nance, 22, was struck and killed by a CSX train as he was jogging on the tracks just north of here Thursday morning, according to a report from the Hopkins County … Continue reading
Part 1 (Part 2 to follow in January edition) Submitted by Chris Dees With the movie “Unstoppable” being released in theaters this Friday, I thought I’d share the official investigation by CSX Transportation regarding the actual incident that the movie … Continue reading
I received the following email from Billy Byrd’s granddaughter a few weeks back: Hello Mr. Thomas,my name is Billi Jean Rayner. My grandfather was Billy Byrd. I am sure you remember him. I am writing to ask about your website. … Continue reading
Beginning January, 2011, we will discontinue the paper printing of our monthly newsletter, The PennyRail. The publication will be available in Portable Document Format (pdf, Adobe Reader) via email and on the chapter’s website (as presently available there). Adobe Reader … Continue reading
We had a great meeting last month with some great slides by Dr. Fred Ripley and wonderful refreshments from Thomas and Jim Bryan. HMMM! Last week my wife and I visited the Paducah Railroad Museum. They have done a lot … Continue reading
CSX announced its timetable for transitioning from wideband (25 KHz) to narrowband (12.5 KHz) railroad radio operation, the American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association reported on September 21, 2010. It is the first Class I railroad to furnish this … Continue reading
Saturday November 6 - Is this a great day for a train ride or what?? We are about a half dozen or so miles out of Antonito Colorado on our way up to Toltec Gorge and the top of Cumbres … Continue reading
West Kentucky NRHS Chapter Meeting – November 22, Madisonville, L&N Depot. Chapter Christmas Dinner – Monday, December 13, 2010, 6pm, at The Center. No PennyRail in December!
Muncie Newspaper says CAT to open facility in Indiana… * Report says 650 jobs could be created * Not clear whether facility will manufacture locomotives * Caterpillar currently assembles those in Canada only CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Caterpillar Inc … Continue reading