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Truck/Train Collision (Windmill Blade) in Luling
It appears that yesterday there was a serious accident between a specialized transport semi-truck moving a windmill blade and a Union Pacific freight train in Luling, Texas. According to reports I've seen, the windmill transporter was attempting to make a right turn from highway U.S. 90 onto...- ehbowen
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San Bernardino Line electrification
Somewhat related to the LOSSAN Corridor rebuild idea that I posted, the San Bernardino line is the only other line that is most likely to be electrified (and pretty much the first to be electrified if Metrolink plans on electrification). In tandem with the Foothill Extension, Metrolink can start...- NeueAmtrakCalifornia
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- amtrak bnsf electrification los angeles metrolink pacific surfliner san bernardino union pacific
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- Forum: Commuter Rail & Rail Transit Discussion
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Metra Electrification
Recently, Metra has contemplated electrifying the Rock Island District (as they own the tracks) as part of a set of improvements they announce for the system. I do think if they want to electrify the Rock Island District, they could also electrify other lines that see high frequency and...- NeueAmtrakCalifornia
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- chicago electrification union pacific
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- Forum: Commuter Rail & Rail Transit Discussion
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UP Big Boy 4014 excursion: Omaha to Boone IA
The Camerail Club newsletter confirms that the Omaha to Boone, IA excursion on the former C&NW sponsored as a fund raiser for the UP Museum will be on Monday , 7/15/19. Ticket prices are not public yet. They will be high! As high as the Ogden-Evanston fundraiser trip? Unknown at the moment...- Twin Star Rocket
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- ex_c&nw route steam union pacific
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- Forum: Private Railcar Movements & Travel