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Class I Railroads
TRAIN-ing the Next Generation
As kids, most of us were introduced to trains by books like “The Little Engine That
BNSF Releases Position Paper on UP-NS Merger
The BNSF Railway released a position paper on the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger. Key points include the belief that UP-NS would “control 45% of total U.S. tonnage,” and eliminate 300 intermodal lanes. Since the publication of this paper, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena has refuted the claims on intermodal
Virginia Passenger Rail is Heating Up
One of All Things Trains’ “hometown” railroads is the former Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac route between Arlington (Crystal City) and Richmond, VA. While many of the long-distance passenger trains this line once handled, such as the Atlantic Coast Line’s Everglades and the Seaboard Air Lines’ Orange Blossom Special are now
Intercity Passenger Rail
Virginia Passenger Rail is Heating Up
One of All Things Trains’ “hometown” railroads is the former Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac route between Arlington (Crystal City) and Richmond, VA. While many of the long-distance passenger trains this line once handled, such as the Atlantic Coast Line’s Everglades and the Seaboard Air Lines’ Orange Blossom Special are now
Commuter Rail
Short Line Railroads
All Aboard Podcast Episode 005: Railroad Regulation & The Industrial Evolution
Railroad Regulation and America’s Industries. Find out how they’re connected on The All Aboard Podcast by All Things Trains.
Railroadiana & Collectibles
2025 Train Show Tour: Chantilly, VA 12/20-12/21
All Things Trains will be back in Chantilly, VA for the Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show on December 20th and 21st. We will be broadcasting The All Aboard Podcast and we will have on sale: Our show inventory will be available online on The Main Line Mall, beginning on Tuesday,
Model Railroading
TRAIN-ing the Next Generation
As kids, most of us were introduced to trains by books like “The Little Engine That Could” or shows like Thomas the Tank Engine. These were great…but they didn’t teach you very much about the railroad. However, Joyce Robinson is changing all of that. Starting her career with Conrail in