A Look Back at the Florida Circus Train Crash of 1994
Inside the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train, an ominous vibration jostled performers out of bed. Article Link
Author: Jim Schreier
Artificial Intelligence Shaking Up Railroad Industry
Train derailments and accidents can cause major damage and even loss of life. Now, new technology brought to the nation’s capital looks to prevent such tragedies. Virtual reality simulations showcase training for drones that can zero in on hairline fractures …
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AMTRAK Expands Hiawatha Line
This one is personal because I’ve written the Hiawatha many, many times for business, pleasure, and… Extra special several times when the engine had the AMTRAK Veterans Salute. Article Link
Amtrak Has Lost Money for Decades. Airline CEO Thinks He Can Fix It
A fascinating story – unfortunately behind the WSJ paywall for most. Article Link
Ride The My Old Kentucky Dinner Train Through Kentucky Bourbon Country
Some train companies are bringing back the thrill of riding on a luxurious train. For over 30 years, the R.J. Corman Railroad Company has been serving up bourbon and dinner in a stylish 1940s railcar.
Plane-Engined Trains Were Magnificently Terrible
Today we look at some equally ambitious failed experiments from the 20th century of blending railways and aeronautics. My personal goal is to “learn more each day.” This one nails it — never heard anything about these until today. Article …
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6 of the Best Scenic Train Trips in the USA
There is no better way to take a leisurely trip than by train if you aren’t in a hurry to reach your destination. There is so much natural beauty across the United States just waiting to be discovered, and traveling …
Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati
If you or your kids are train-obsessed, you definitely need to put The Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati on your must-visit list.
The Empire Builder: Still Rolling at 90
Amtrak’s Empire Builder rolls on as one of America’s most popular long-distance passenger trains
