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Moderator: Jeff Smith
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Re: We're BAAACK
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General Discussion: About RAILROAD.NET
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Moderator: Jeff Smith
319 Topics 
3313 Posts
Re: Image Rotation Fix
 by gprimr1
Passenger Rail Statistics Last post
General Discussion - Passenger Rail: High Speed and Heavy and Light Rail Systems
General discussion of passenger rail systems not otherwise covered in the specific forums in this category, including high speed rail.
Moderators: mtuandrew, gprimr1
1366 Topics 
17553 Posts
Re: Southern Pacific automat …
 by edbear
Amtrak
Discussion related to Amtrak also known as the National Railroad Passenger Corp.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, mtuandrew, Tadman
9298 Topics 
280967 Posts
Re: Buffalo Central Station u…
 by David Benton
Brightline Trains LLC (formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin)
This is a forum for all operations, both current and planned, of Brightline, formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin Trains USA:
Websites: Current Brightline
Virgin USA
Virgin UK

Moderator: CRail
97 Topics 
4129 Posts
Re: Brightline Financials
 by JohnFromJersey
California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR)
Discussion related to commuter rail and transit operators in California past and present including Los Angeles Metrolink and Metro Subway and Light Rail, San Diego Coaster, Sprinter and MTS Trolley, Altamont Commuter Express (Stockton), Caltrain and MUNI (San Francisco), Sacramento RTD Light Rail, and others...
Moderator: lensovet
391 Topics 
5457 Posts
Re: Metrolink shut down this …
 by eolesen
Canadian Passenger Operations: AMT, Go Transit, VIA, etc.
Discussion of Canadian Passenger Rail Services such as AMT (Montreal), Go Transit (Toronto), VIA Rail, and other Canadian Railways and Transit
Moderator: Ken V
754 Topics 
6227 Posts
Re: VIA to Purchase New Hybri…
 by Volker
Chicagoland Commuter & Transit
Discussion related to commuter rail and rapid transit operations in the Chicago area including the South Shore Line, Metra Rail, and Chicago Transit Authority.
Moderators: metraRI, JamesT4
1938 Topics 
24117 Posts
Re: O'Hare Flyer
 by eolesen
DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro)
Discussion related to DC area passenger rail services from Northern Virginia to Baltimore, MD. Includes Light Rail and Baltimore Subway.
Moderators: mtuandrew, therock, Robert Paniagua
1783 Topics 
20697 Posts
Re: What Will MARC Do (WWMD) …
 by STrRedWolf
Florida Commuter and Light Rail: Metrorail, Sunrail, Tri-Rail and Proposals
Discussion about Florida passenger rail operations including proposals. Official web-sites:
Miami/Dade Metrorail, Sunrail (Orlando), and Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
For Virgin Rail/Brightline: Virgin Trains Worldwide (includes Brightline)

Moderator: Kurt-Trirail
170 Topics 
2967 Posts
US Sugar
 by west point
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
Discussion of the past and present operations of the Long Island Rail Road.
Moderator: Liquidcamphor
6092 Topics 
87774 Posts
Re: LIRR C420 Preservation: D…
 by midwest-fred
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Discussion relating to commuter rail, light rail, and subway operations of the MBTA.
Moderators: sery2831, CRail
4271 Topics 
126323 Posts
Re: Rotem Cars Discussion (ne…
 by OldColonyRailfan
MTA Metro-North Railroad and CtRail Passenger Rail (SLE, Hartford, Extensions)
Discussion relating to the operations of MTA MetroNorth Railroad including west of Hudson operations and discussion of CtDOT sponsored rail operations such as Shore Line East and the Springfield to New Haven Hartford Line
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
3614 Topics 
67446 Posts
Re: SLE Station Expansion Pro…
 by R36 Combine Coach
New York City Area Wide Rail Transit Issues (Cross-Agency)
This forum will be for issues that don't belong specifically to one NYC area transit agency, but several. For instance, intra-MTA proposals or MTA-wide issues, which may involve both Metro-North Railroad (MNRR) and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). Other intra-agency examples: through running such as the now discontinued MNRR-NJT Meadowlands special. Topics which only concern one operating agency should remain in their respective forums.
Moderators: GirlOnTheTrain, nomis, FL9AC, Jeff Smith
94 Topics 
10232 Posts
Re: All Things Portal Bridge:…
 by JuniusLivonius
NYCT MTA Subway, PATH and SIRT
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of the NYC Subway, PATH, and Staten Island Railway (SIRT).
Moderator: GirlOnTheTrain
1832 Topics 
17026 Posts
Think About It
 by Jamesen
New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT
Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.
Moderators: lensovet, Kaback9, nick11a
6297 Topics 
161625 Posts
Re: Lackawanna Cutoff Passeng…
 by Greg
SEPTA (and PATCO)
Discussion relating to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Philadelphia Metro Area). Official web site can be found here: www.septa.com. Also including discussion related to the PATCO Speedline rapid transit operated by Delaware River Port Authority. Official web site can be found here: http://www.ridepatco.org/.
Moderator: AlexC
4007 Topics 
78274 Posts
Re: SEPTA Regional Rail Expre…
 by NortheastTrainMan
Railroading and Railfanning by Region and State Statistics Last post
Canadian Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Canada. For specific railroad questions, see Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Ken V
338 Topics 
2507 Posts
Re: New Brunswick Southern Ra…
 by NHV 669
DelMarVa & Washington, D.C. Railfan
Discussion pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Moderator: therock
407 Topics 
2525 Posts
Buckingham Branch Norfolk Div…
 by olneytrains
Midwestern Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in the American Midwest, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. For questions specific to a railroad company, please seek the appropriate forum.
Moderator: railohio
1021 Topics 
3966 Posts
Re: Champaign-Urbana, IL
 by ggeld1977
New England Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New England
Moderators: MEC407, NHN503
2800 Topics 
63012 Posts
Re: Vermont Rail System (VTR,…
 by NHV 669
New Jersey Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New Jersey
Moderator: David
4072 Topics 
88343 Posts
Re: NS HO-7 through Rutherford
 by waldwickrailfan
New York State Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in New York State.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
5687 Topics 
86225 Posts
Re: Adirondack Railroad 2026 …
 by BR&P
Pacific Northwest Railfan
Discussion related to railroading activities past and present in the American Pacific Northwest (including Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia).
Moderator: lbshelby
93 Topics 
462 Posts
Re: Yreka Western
 by stevej
Pennsylvania Railfan
Pertaining to all railroading subjects, past and present, in Pennsylvania
Moderator: bwparker1
1826 Topics 
10895 Posts
Re: Colebrookdale Spur Genera…
 by griffs20soccer
Southeastern Railfan
Discussion related to railroad activities past and present in West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennesee, Alabama, Arkansas and Loiusiana. For discussion specific to Washington, D.C/DelMarVa, please click here.
353 Topics 
1088 Posts
‘Not gonna stop for no train’
 by RandallW
Western Railfan
Pertaining to all railroad subjects, past and present, in the American West, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, and The Dakotas. For specific railroad topics, please see the Fallen Flags and Active Railroads categories.
Moderator: Komachi
402 Topics 
1487 Posts
Re: Am I Too Much of a Foamer?
 by Don-man
Worldwide Railfan
Discussion about railroad topics everywhere outside of Canada and the United States.
Moderators: Komachi, David Benton
2525 Topics 
15818 Posts
New zealand's first undergrou…
 by David Benton
Fallen Flags and Historic Roads Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Fallen Flags, Trolleys, and Interurbans
This forum is for discussion of "Fallen Flag" roads not otherwise provided with a specific forum. Fallen Flags are roads that no longer operate, went bankrupt, or were acquired or merged out of existence.
Moderator: Nicolai3985
585 Topics 
2756 Posts
Re: Jim Crow Segregation on I…
 by R36 Combine Coach
Anthracite Railroads - CNJ, L&HR, LNE, LV and RDG
Discussion of the historical operations related to the Central Railroad of New Jersey; Lehigh & Hudson River; Lehigh & New England; Lehigh Valley; and the Reading Company. Visit the Anthracite Railroads Historical Society for more information.
Moderators: David, scottychaos, CAR_FLOATER, metman499, Franklin Gowen, Marty Feldner
757 Topics 
1260 Posts
2026 CNJ Calendar
 by kilroy
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF)
For discussion about the historical operations and preservation of the ATSF, more commonly known as the "Sante Fe", before its merger with Burlington Northern in 1996.
33 Topics 
172 Posts
Re: Did ATSF ever consider us…
 by Engineer Spike
Baltimore & Ohio|Chesapeake & Ohio|Western Maryland
Discussion relating to the B&O up to it's 1972 merger into Chessie System. Visit the B&O Railroad Historical Society for more information. Also discussion of the C&O up to 1972. Visit the C&O Historical Society for more information. Also includes the WM up to 1972. Visit the WM Historical Society for more information.
327 Topics 
1349 Posts
Re: B&O Duplicate Slide Colle…
 by PeteB
Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC)
Discussion relating to the pre-1983 B&M and MEC railroads. For current operations, please see the Pan Am Railways Forum.
Moderator: MEC407
891 Topics 
11957 Posts
Re: Late B&M Piggyback paint …
 by MEC407
Burlington Northern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Spokane Portland & Seattle, St. Louis - San Francisco
Discussion relating to the Burlington Northern and its predecessors Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, Seattle Portland & Seattle, St. Louis - San Francisco, and their subsidiaries. Visit the Friends of the Burlington Northern for more information.
120 Topics 
439 Posts
CLASSIC TRAINS ARTICLE: Early…
 by Jeff Smith
Central Railroad Company of New Jersey
Discussion of the CNJ (aka the Jersey Central) and predecessors Elizabethtown and Somerville, and Somerville and Easton, for the period 1831 to its inclusion in ConRail in 1976. The historical society site is here: http://www.jcrhs.org/
Moderator: CAR_FLOATER
193 Topics 
1264 Posts
Re: Jersey City Terminal
 by R36 Combine Coach
Delaware & Hudson
Discussion relating to the D&H. For more information, please visit the Bridge Line Historical Society.
Moderator: MEC407
368 Topics 
2288 Posts
Re: D&H yards in Mechanicvill…
 by BR&P
DL&W, Erie and Erie Lackawanna
Discussion relating to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, the Erie, and the resulting 1960 merger creating the Erie Lackawanna. Visit the Erie Lackawanna Historical Society at http://www.erielackhs.org/.
Moderator: blockline4180
840 Topics 
5409 Posts
New Book - The Syracuse Branc…
 by PeteB
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Discussion related to the historical operations of the D&RBW up until its absorption into the Southern Pacific in 1992.
6 Topics 
22 Posts
D&RGW TIMETABLE 1 of 1/1/1972
 by NosenDove
Granger Railroads - C&NW, Rock Island, and MILW
Discussion relating to The Chicago & North Western, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road), including mergers, acquisitions, and abandonments.
Moderator: Komachi
252 Topics 
1271 Posts
Re: MILW Skytop "Priest Rapid…
 by eolesen
Iowa Pacific Holdings Class III Lines
Iowa Pacific Holdings and its subsidiaries had severe financial trouble and held large debts. In 2019 and 2020, many of IPH's subsidiaries were placed into receivership. Along with IPH's subsidiaries facing serious financial trouble, Iowa Pacific's two main rolling stock holding companies, Heritage Rail Leasing and San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad were forced into Chapter 11 bankruptcy and were appointed a trustee by a U.S. bankruptcy court in Denver. [27] Iowa Pacific Holdings itself filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in U.S. bankruptcy court in Northern Illinois in late March 2021.[28] As of 2021, Iowa Pacific Holdings former rolling stock and subsidiary railroads have been sold and auctioned off by the appointed trustees
Moderator: Aa3rt
16 Topics 
437 Posts
Re: San Luis & Rio Grande Rai…
 by NotYou
Lehigh and Hudson River Railway
Discussion of the L&HR and its predecessor the Warwick Valley Railroad for the period 1860-1976 at its inclusion with ConRail
Moderator: David
193 Topics 
1148 Posts
Re: Island Park Dragway/Forme…
 by CNJ Fan 4evr
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Discussion of the L&NR railroad for the period 1868-1961 at its inclusion in the Central of New Jersey. Also includes predecessors South Mountain and Boston Railroad, Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and New England Railroad, and others.
Moderator: David
65 Topics 
260 Posts
ARTICLE: History's Headlines:…
 by Jeff Smith
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Discussion related to the Lehigh Valley Railroad and predecessors for the period 1846-1976. Originally incorporated as the Delaware, Lehigh, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company.
Moderator: scottychaos
467 Topics 
3968 Posts
Re: LV Coxton to Sayre
 by charlie6017
New York Central
Discussion relating to the NYC and subsidiaries, up to 1968. Visit the NYCS Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: Otto Vondrak
1375 Topics 
8801 Posts
New York Central Interlocking…
 by GeoffHubbs
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad NYNH&HRR
Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
662 Topics 
5871 Posts
Re: New York and New England …
 by Coos93
New York, Ontario, and Western Railway
Discussion of the NYO&W Railway and predecessor New York and Oswego Midland Railroad (NY&OM) for the period 1866 to its abandonment in 1957. Visit the historical site here: O&WRHS.
Moderators: David, CAR_FLOATER
38 Topics 
142 Posts
Munns Depot for sale.
 by NJDixon
Norfolk & Western, VGN, WAB, NKP, P&WV, ACY, IT
Discussion related to the Norfolk & Western, up to 1982. Also includes discussion of the Virginian Railway (1959); Wabash; Nickel Plate; Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway; Akron, Canton & Youngstown Raiload (all 1964); and the Illinois Terminal (1981).
112 Topics 
420 Posts
Re: Proposed Norfolk & Wester…
 by NadiaEira
Penn Central
Discussion relating to the Penn Central, up until its 1976 inclusion in Conrail. Visit the Penn Central Railroad Historical Society for more information.
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
252 Topics 
2405 Posts
Re: Did PC ever make a dime?
 by eolesen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Discussion relating to the PRR, up to 1968. Visit the PRR Technical & Historical Society for more information.
723 Topics 
3579 Posts
Re: Western limits of the 12k…
 by RandallW
Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines
Discussion relating to the PRSL
Moderator: JJMDiMunno
296 Topics 
2031 Posts
Re: Manumuskin Secondary Trac…
 by rrbluesman
Reading Company
Discussion Related to the Reading Company 1833-1976 and it's predecessors Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.
Moderator: Franklin Gowen
262 Topics 
2353 Posts
P&R locomotive paint colors
 by CNJL
Seaboard System Railroad: ACL, A&WP, Clinchfield, L&N, SAL, and SCL
Forum dedicated to the Seaboard System Railroad and its predecessors, aka The Family Lines System, prior to its operational merger with the Chessie System, forming CSX, in 1982. Predecessors included the Atlantic Coast Line, the West Point Route, the Clinchfield, the Louisville and Nashville, the Seaboard Air Line, and the Seaboard Coast Line.
26 Topics 
96 Posts
Big Emma, 2-8-4 tenders surv…
 by Pat Fahey
Southern Pacific Lines
Discussion relating to to the various "Espee" railroad entities up to its takeover by Union Pacific. Historical society: https://sphts.org/
16 Topics 
170 Posts
Re: Interesting History
 by eolesen
Class I National Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
General Class I and II Discussion
For topics on Class I and II passenger and freight operations more general in nature and not specifically related to a specific railroad with its own forum.
Moderator: Jeff Smith
351 Topics 
4775 Posts
Re: Class I Heritage Locomoti…
 by MEC407
BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)
Discussion related to BNSF operations. Official site: BNSF.COM
Moderator: Komachi
749 Topics 
3183 Posts
Re: Predicting Boeing Train o…
 by RandallW
Canadian National-Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western
Discussion relating to the Canadian National, past and present. Also includes discussion of Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western and other subsidiary roads (including Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway). Official site: WWW.CN.CA
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V
380 Topics 
2173 Posts
Re: Is CN running freight bet…
 by RandallW
CPKC - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
Discussion relating to the past and present operations of CPR. Official web site can be found here: CPKCR.com. Includes Kansas City Southern. There is also a KCS sub-forum for prior operations: kansas-city-southern-and-affiliates-f153.html
Moderators: Komachi, Ken V Subforum Kansas City Southern and Affiliates
454 Topics 
5516 Posts
Re: Intermodal to Saint John
 by NHV 669
CSX Transportation including Pan Am
Discussion of the operations of CSX Transportation, from 1980 to the present. Official site can be found here: CSXT.COM.
Moderator: MBTA F40PH-2C 1050 Subforum Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System)
3900 Topics 
76886 Posts
Re: M426/M427 (Portland - Sel…
 by NHV 669
Ferromex and other Mexican Operations
Discussion concerning Mexico's Class I railroad, and other Mexican rail operations. Official web-site: https://www.ferromex.com.mx/index-eng.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
KSC Mexican operations should remain in the KCS forum.

Moderator: Jeff Smith
28 Topics 
162 Posts
CPKC Mexico City - Querétaro …
 by Jeff Smith
Norfolk Southern
Discussion relating to the NS operations. Official web site can be found here: NSCORP.COM.
1077 Topics 
6971 Posts
Re: Horseshoe Curve Webcam
 by RandallW
Union Pacific
Discussion about the Union Pacific operations past and present. Official site can be found here: UPRR.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
876 Topics 
4367 Posts
Re: Union Pacific UP Big Boy …
 by lensovet
Class II Regional Freight Railroads Statistics Last post
Alaska Railroad
Discussion concerning the Alaska Railroad. Alaska Railways Website
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
29 Topics 
139 Posts
Re: Alaska to Sell Alaska Rai…
 by Arborwayfan
Conrail - 1976 to the Present
Discussion related to the operations and equipment of Consolidated Rail Corp. (Conrail) from 1976 to its present operations as Conrail Shared Assets. Official web site can be found here: CONRAIL.COM.
Moderators: TAMR213, keeper1616
474 Topics 
4243 Posts
Re: Conrail blue - where did …
 by R36 Combine Coach
Florida East Coast Railway
Discussion relating to the FEC operations, past and present. Includes Brightline. Official web site can be found here: FECRWY.COM.
Moderator: GOLDEN-ARM
156 Topics 
1215 Posts
PPBT 238 disposition?
 by BR&P
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Class II & III Lines Including Providence and Worcester
For discussion of the various Class II and III Lines of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Railroad Holding Co. short-lines which do not have their own forums as noted:

Their website is here: GWRR.com
A list of their holdings is here: Wikipedia List

Subforums Pan Am Southern (PAS) & Berkshire Eastern Railroad, Providence and Worcester Railroad
279 Topics 
14354 Posts
Re: EDAY/AYED
 by NHV 669
Great Lakes Central Railroad
For discussion of the GLC. The GLC is a Class II regional railroad operating over former Penn Central lines in Michigan. Their website is here: GLCRailroad.com
5 Topics 
37 Posts
Sale to Watco
 by MaineRailfan
Indiana Rail Road
For discussion of the Indiana Railroad. The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a Class II railroad operating in Indiana and Illinois over former Illinois Central lines. Website: www.inrd.com
1 Topics 
3 Posts
Re: CECX 1919
 by Pensyfan19
Iowa Interstate Railroad
For discussion of the Iowa Interstate. The Iowa Interstate Railroad (reporting mark IAIS) is a Class II railroad operating in the central United States. The railroad is owned by Railroad Development Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Website: iaisrr.com
24 Topics 
87 Posts
Re: Iowa Interstate
 by Gilbert B Norman
New York, Susquehanna & Western - Past and Present
Discussion related to New York, Susquehanna & Western operations past and present. Also includes some discussion related to Deleware Otsego owned and operated shortlines. Official web site can be found here: NYSW.COM.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, NJ Vike
797 Topics 
9289 Posts
Re: How did the NYS&W enter P…
 by Bank Tower
Paducah and Louisville Railway
The Paducah & Louisville Railway (reporting mark PAL) is a Class II railroad that operates freight service between Paducah and Louisville, Kentucky. Website: www.palrr.biz
1 Topics 
5 Posts
Re: PAL operations Louisville…
 by cifn2
Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern Railroad
The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Website: http://www.rbmnrr.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
57 Topics 
252 Posts
Wilkes-Barre
 by Jeff Smith
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway (reporting mark WE) is a Class II regional railroad that provides freight service, mainly in the U.S. state of Ohio. Website: http://www.wlerwy.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
13 Topics 
24 Posts
Wheeling and Lake Erie Acquir…
 by Jeff Smith
Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
The Wisconsin and Southern Railroad (reporting mark WSOR) is a Class II regional railroad in southern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. It operates former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) and Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (C&NW) trackage, mostly acquired by the state of Wisconsin in the 1980s. It is owned by WATCO. Website:https://www.watcocompanies.com
2 Topics 
12 Posts
Re: Passenger Excursions/Coac…
 by davidson02
Class III: Short Line, Industrial, Military, Terminal and Railroad Holding Companies Statistics Last post
General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military
A general discussion about shortlines, industrials, and military railroads
Moderator: Aa3rt
497 Topics 
2266 Posts
Re: Clearfield PA
 by Gilbert B Norman
Arcade & Attica Railroad
All about the Arcade & Attica Railroad
Moderator: Benjamin Maggi
272 Topics 
2606 Posts
Train 1, motorist 0
 by BR&P
Central Maine & Quebec Railway (formerly Montreal, Maine & Atlantic | Bangor & Aroostook)
Discussion of present-day CM&Q operations, as well as discussion of predecessors Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MMA) and Bangor & Aroostook Railroad (BAR).
Moderator: MEC407
368 Topics 
7069 Posts
Re: Maine Northern Railway (e…
 by fromway
Genesee Valley Transportation Family (DLWR, FRR, MAN, DL)
Discussion about shortline operator Genesee Valley Transportation, operator of the Delaware-Lackawanna; the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern, the Falls Road Railroad; Depew, Lancaster & Western; and the Lowville & Beaver River railroads. Official site: GVTRAIL.COM.
Moderator: metman499
187 Topics 
1269 Posts
Re: MA&N line to Newton Falls…
 by NHV 669
Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP)
Discussion pertaining to the past and present operations of the LAL, the WNYP, and the B&H. Official site: LALRR.COM.
Moderator: Luther Brefo
420 Topics 
4335 Posts
Re: LA&L, WNYP, B&H Diesel St…
 by NJDixon
Morristown & Erie Rail Operations
Discussion about the M&E, RVRR and SIRR lines of New Jersey, and also the Maine Eastern operation in Maine. Official web site can be found here: www.merail.com.
Moderators: GOLDEN-ARM, cjl330, mikec
310 Topics 
5662 Posts
Re: The Comet I's are here
 by Jeff Smith
New York & Atlantic Railway-NYNJ Rail
Discussion related to NYAR operations on Long Island. Official web site can be found here: www.anacostia.com/nyar/nyar.html. Also includes discussion related to NYNJ Rail, the carfloat operation successor to New York Cross Harbor that connects with NYAR.
785 Topics 
11943 Posts
Re: OmniTRAX Expands into Lon…
 by R36 Combine Coach
OmniTRAX Class III Lines
For the discussion of the various Class III lines owned and operated by OmniTRAX: ATN - Alabama & Tennessee River Railway; BRG Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway; CTRW Carlton Trail Railway; CTXR Central Texas & Colorado River Railway; CRL Chicago Rail Link; DCC Decatur Central Railroad; FCR Fulton County Railway; GFRR Georgia & Florida Railway; GWRC Georgia Woodlands Railroad; GWR Great Western Railway of Colorado; IR Illinois Railway; KFR Kettle Falls International Railway; MJ Manufacturers' Junction Railway; NKCR Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway; NSR Newburgh & South Shore Railroad; NOW Northern Ohio and Western Railway; PNR Panhandle Northern Railroad; PIR Peru Industrial Railroad; SS Sand Springs Railway; STE Stockton Terminal and Eastern Railroad
Moderator: Aa3rt
12 Topics 
23 Posts
Re: New Look for Georgia Flor…
 by Engineer Spike
Patriot Rail Company
The Patriot Rail Company family of lines, including the Pioneer Rail family of lines, now a subsidiary. For more info: https://patriotrail.com/
Moderator: Aa3rt Subforum Pioneer Railcorp Family of Lines
15 Topics 
350 Posts
Re: Patriot Rail Scenic and T…
 by Jeff Smith
Progressive Rail Family of Lines
http://www.progressiverail.com
Includes Central Midland Railway (CMR), Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad (COER), Iowa Traction Railway (ITR), Iowa Southern Railway (ISRY), Piedmont & Northern Railroad (PN), and the Wisconsin Northern Railroad(WN).

Moderator: Aa3rt
9 Topics 
14 Posts
Re: St. Paul and Pacific Nort…
 by wigwagfan
R.J.Corman Railroad Group
For discussion of R.J. Corman Railroad Group Operations. R.J. Corman has several short lines switching operations across the U.S. Official Website: https://www.rjcorman.com
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WATCO Companies Class III Lines
For discussion of the various Class III Lines of WATCO Companies. Class II holdings should be discussed in the relevant separate forums above.

Their website is here: http://www.watcocompanies.com/
A list of their holdings is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watco_Companies

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