The Roundhouse

3johns.JPG, John Reay
Three Johns Together in Cleveland
Three Johns Together! TrainNet sysops (left to right) John Wallington, John Reay and John Horvath, pose for the camera in the lobby of UTU headquarters in Cleveland, OH, Oct 20th, 2000.

91CARF.DOC, Contributor Unknown
1991 Freight Car Fleet Distribution
This article shows how many cars of each type are in the 1991 AAR car fleet. There are now many more covered hoppers and tankcars, and many fewer boxcars. An adjustment for non-coal hauling railroads is mentioned. A suggested distribution of cars in a 640-car model fleet is also given.

94ABAND.TXT, Paul Moore
1994 Rail Abandonment Report
Compilation of 1994's Rail Abandonment and Service Discontinuance notices published by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Organized by Railroad and condensed.

AARCARCLS.TXT, Jeff Kucsma
AAR Car Class Codes for 1932, 1958 and 1987
Description of the AAR car classification codes for freight cars. It is intended to assist modelers in categorizing cars for the various computerized and non-computerized traffic-generating systems available. To cover as many modelers as possible, three versions are included, covering the years 1932, 1958 and 1987.

ADVERT.TXT, Roy Everett
Wanted: Railway Communications Engineers
An excellent opportunity to take your engineering experience further with an internationally renowned company.

ATSF610.JPG, John Reay
Santa Fe intermodal hotshot leans into curve
One of series of images of the former Santa Fe mainline in northern Missouri and Iowa. A westbound intermodal train led by a C44-9 is seen splicing a classic ATSF signal bridge on the Marceline sub. October 4th, 1996. John Reay, copyright 1996, all rights reserved.

BASHERSP.TXT, Contributor Unknown
"Basher Speak" - UK Enthusiast slang.
This is a 'dictionary' of slang terms used by rail enthusiasts in the UK. It might help 'normals' (i.e. non-enthusiasts) and our continental friends to decipher conversations... :-)

BLEREP.TXT, Contributor Unknown
BLE President responds to SP's Tom Matthews
BLE President responds to SP's notice of intent to move all their train
dispatchers to Denver and bust the union (ATDA) in doing so.

BLEUTU.GIF, Contributor Unknown
BLE&UTU Logos
The BLE and UTU Logos in an interesting format.

BN8258_6.JPG, Dorr Altizer
BNSF SD75M's 8258&8257&the Super Bowl
Special Burlington Northern Santa Fe SD75M 8258 and SD75M 8257 bring the NFL Super Bowl XXX Special down the Phoenix Subdivision to Tempe, Arizona, on January 27, 1996. The train will actually stop and discharge it's passengers in El Mirage at the BNSF Automotive Facility, milepost 174.1. The engines are approaching the Bell Road crossing between Sun City West and Surprise, milepost 170. Track speed is 49 mph. Photo, scan and copyright 1996 Dorr Altizer.

BNATSF.GIF, Dorr Altizer
Visual Catalog of all BN/ATSF Contest Entries.
Visual Catalog of all 15 entries in the Burlington Northern and Atchison, Topeka&Santa Fe paint scheme contest. BNSF01.GIF, the entry by Stan Lytle, garnered the most votes from the members of the TrainNet Forum.

BNSF1.TXT, Contributor Unknown
Santa Fe and Burlington Northern Merger Announced
Press Release from Santa Fe Public Relations Department of merger of Santa Fe Railway and Burlington Northern Railroad.

BNSF2.TXT, Contributor Unknown
Letter to Santa Fe Employees about BN Merger
Letter to Santa Fe Railway Employees (via E-mail) annoucing merger with Burlington Northern Railroad from Mr. Krebs, Chairman of Santa Fe Pacific Corporation.

BNWVCB.TXT, Philip Richards
Burlington Northern Wide Vision Caboose Roster
A roster of Burlington Northern System Wide Vision Cabooses and prior owning roads.

C50-5710.JPG, Philip Richards
MÁV C50-5710 at Somogyszentpál, Hungary
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) 760mm gauge Class C50 diesel locomotive no. C50-5710 is seen at the rural terminus of Somogyszentpál running around its train on 22 September 1994. This line is one of a network of lines from Balatonfenyves serving agricultural communities. Original photograph and conversion from Kodak Photo CD by Philip Richards.

CABOOSE1.SEA, Contributor Unknown
Cabooses on Display, USA&Canada
Listing of cabooses on display in the USA and Canada. The listing is uploaded from a file provided by the individual noted at the bottom of the listing. Note: This is a Macintosh Word 5 format file.

CABOOSE2.SEA, Contributor Unknown
Caboose Rosters, USA&Canada
Listing of cabooses on display in the US and Canada. The listing is divided into two parts - one by state/province, the other by railroad. Originator of the listing is given at the end of the listing. Note: This is a Macintosh Word 5 format file.

CASCADE_GN.TXT, Wayne F. Vlasak
Great Northern Railroad History
This is a history of the Great Northern Railroad through the Cascade Mountains of Washington, including electrification and the Cascade Tunnels.

CN6218_1.JPG, Gary Zuters
CN 4-8-4 #6218 at Welland lift bridge
CN 4-8-4 #6218 emits an impressive plume of smoke as it exits the lift bridge at Welland, ON with a scheduled VIA passenger train to Niagara Falls in 1976. Photo by Gary Zuters, copyright 1976,1996, all rights reserved.

COLLEC.TXT, Bernd Fanghanel
Information on collecting Railroadiana
An attempt to convey to the reader the type of historical information that can be stored here for others to enjoy. Included in the file are several historical items that were purchased by the author and one item that was researched by the authors friend.

CP8246_1.JPG, John Reay
Three GP9s on CP Havelock turn
The daily CPRS (St.L&H) job that switches the mine at Blue Mountain is seen at the Pontypool, ON siding with a lengthy Monday train in the March 1996 image. Pontypool is on the Havelock subdivision, a remnant of the original CP (O&Q) line across Southern Ontario. Photo by John Reay, copyright 1996, all rights reserved.

DAWDY.GIF, Dan Dawdy
Dawdy - The Graphics Guy You Love To Hate
Well, here I am, the graphics guy many love to hate. I almost look professional standing on the front of Wisconsin&Southern's GP9M #4492. It's worth the download as there is more engine than me. Photo by A.J. Dawdy, Scanned by D.S. Dawdy

DB103177.JPG, Philip P. Wormald
Deutsche Bundesbahn 103177 at Mülheim
DB (German Federal Railways), majestic 103 class electric loco 103-177 leans round the curve at Mülheim (Ruhr) on a southbound Inter City train, heading through the busy cities on the Dortmund, Essen, and Düsseldorf enroute to Köln, before following the Rhein Valley on it's southbound run. Photo taken on 5 August 1985. Photo from a negative, transferred onto CD, taken by Philip Wormald.

DI3-633.GIF, Phil Richards
NSB Di3.633 at Fagernes, Norway
NSB diesel locomotive Di3.633 built by Nohab of Sweden is seen at the branch line terminus of Fagernes, Norway on 9 June 1986 on a service to Oslo. This line has since closed. Original photograph and conversion from Kodak Photo CD by Philip Richards.

DORR.GIF, Dan Dawdy
Dorr Altizer - The Wizard of TrainNet
Our own Dorr, sitting at his computer working on the latest issue of the "Desert Rails." Taken in his office on August 19th, 1994. Photo and Scan by Daniel S. Dawdy

DOT-05.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #5 - February, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, trackage rights, construction, control and waiver petition notices published by the Department of Transportation between February 1 and 15, 1996. Condensed from original.

DOT-06.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #6- February, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, emergency order and petition notices published by the Department of Transportation between February 16 - 29, 1996.

DOT-07.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #7 - March, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between March 1-15, 1996.

DOT-08.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT Report #8 - March, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, aquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between March 16-31, 1996.

DOT-09.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #9 - April , 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between April 1 - 15, 1996. Condensed.

DOT-10.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #10 - April, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between April 16 - 30, 1996. Condensed.

DOT-11.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #11 - May, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between May 1 and 15, 1996. Condensed.

DOT-12.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #12 - May, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between May 16 - 31, 1996. Condensed.

DOT-13.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #13 - June, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, acquisition, trackage rights and petition notices published by the US Department of Transportation between June 1 - 15, 1996. Condensed for readability.

DOT-14.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #14 - June, 1996
A compilation of rail abandonment, operation, acquisition and related rail petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between June 16 - 30, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readability.

DOT-15.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #15 - July, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between July 1 - 15, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-16.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPOT #16 - July, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisitin and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between July 16 and 31, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-17.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #17 - August, 1996
A complilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acqusition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between August 1 - 16, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-18.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #18 - August, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between August 16 - 31, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readability.

DOT-19.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #19 - September, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between September 1 - 15, 1996. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-20.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #20 - September, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between September 16 - 30, 1996. Somewhat condensed for readibility.

DOT-21.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #21 - October, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between October 1 - 15, 1996. Somewhat condensed for readibility.

DOT-22.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #22 - October, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquisition and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between October 16 - 31, 1996. Somewhat condensed for readibility.

DOT-23.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #23 - November, 1996
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation, acquistion and control notices with related petitions published by the US Department of Transportation between November 1 - 15, 1996. Somewhat condensed for readibility.

DOT-24.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #24 - November, 1996
A compilation of Surface Transportaion Board notices regarding rail abandonment, transfers and construction. Includes notices published between November 16 - 30, 1996. Relevant FRA notices also included.

DOT-25.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #25 - December, 1996
A compilation of notices from the Surface Transportation Board, including abandonment, sale and construction of rail lines. Also includes relevant Federal Railway Administration petitions. Includes from December 1 - 15, 1996.

DOT-26.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #26 - December, 1996
A compilation of Surface Transportation Board notices regarding rail abandonment, construction or line transfers published between December 16-31, 1996. Also includes FRA notices of interest.

DOT-27.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #27 - January, 1997
A compilation of Surface Transportation Board notices regarding rail line abandonment, construction or transfers. Also include FRA notices of interest. Includes items published between January 1 - 15, 1997.

DOT-28.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #28 - January, 1997
A compilation of notices from the Surface Transportation Board, including abandonment notices and decisions, rail line operation, acquisition and lease notices and FRA notices of interest. Covers period from January 16-31, 1997. Condensed somewhat.

DOT-29.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #29 - February, 1997
A compilation of notices from the Surface Transportation board for the period February 1 - 15, 1997. Includes rail line abandonment, acquisition, lease and control notices. Condensed somewhat.

DOT-30.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #30 - February, 1997
A compilation of abandonment notices, operation and control notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between February 16-28, 1997. Also includes FRA notices of interest.

DOT-31.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #31 - March, 1997
A compiliation of rail line abandonment, acquisition and operation notices from the Surface Transportation Board. Covers the period March 1 - 15, 1997. Also includes FRA notices of interest. Condensed somewhat.

DOT-32.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #32 - March, 1997
A compilation of rail abandonment, operation and control notices published by the Department of Transportation between March 16 - 31, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-33.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #33 - April, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between April 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-34.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #34 - April, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between April 16 - 30, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-35.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #35 - May, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between May 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-36.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #36 - May, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between May 16 - 31, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-37.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #37 - June, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between June 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-38.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #38 - June, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between June 16 - 30, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-39.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT#39 - July, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between July 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-40.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #40 - July, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between July 16 - 31, 1997. Condensed for readibility. Includes application notice for CSX/NS takeover of Conrail.

DOT-41.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #41 - August, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between August 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-42.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #42 - August, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between August 16 - 31, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-43.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #43 - September, 1997
A compilation of rail line abandonment, operation and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between September 1 - 15, 1997. Condensed for readibility.

DOT-44.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #44 - September, 1997
Compilation of railroad abandonment, control changes, trackage rights agreements published by the US Department of Transportation between September 16-30, 1997. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-45.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #45 - October, 1997
Compilation of rail abandonment, trackage rights and control notices published by the US Department of Transportation between October 1 - 15, 1997.

DOT-46.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #46 - October, 1997
Compilation of railroad abandonment, control changes, trackage rights agreements published by the US Department of Transportation between October 16-31, 1997. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DOT-47.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #47 - November, 1997
A compilation of notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between November 1 - 15, 1997. Also includes FRA notices of interest. Covers rail abandonment, trackage rights and ownership changes.

DOT-48.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #48 - November, 1997
A compilation of notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between November 16 - 30, 1997. Includes rail abandonment, trackage rights grants and ownership changes.

DOT-49.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #49 - December, 1997
A compilation of rail notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 1 - 15, 1997. Includes abandonment requests, trackage rights grants and ownership changes. Also includes FRA signal change requests.

DOT-50.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #50 - December, 1997
A compilation of rail notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 16 - 31, 1997. Includes abandonment requests, trackage rights grants and ownership changes. Also includes selected FRA notices.

DOT-51.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #51 - January, 1998
A compilation of rail notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonment requests, trackage rights grants and ownership changes. Also includes related rail notices from FTA.

Dot-52.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #52 - January, 1998
A compilation of rail notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 16 - 31, 1998. Includes rail line abandonment requests, ownership changes, and trackage rights grants. May include related FRA notices.

DOT-53.TXT, Paul Moore
DOT REPORT #53 - February, 1998
A compilation of rail line notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between February 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonment requests, ownership changes and trackage rights grants. May include FRA notices of interest. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

DR132414.JPG, Philip P. Wormald
Deutsche Reichsbahn 132414 arrives at Helmstedt
DR (Deutsche Reichsbahn) Russian built Diesel Electric 132.414 is arriving in West Germany at the border station of Helmstedt with a lengthy express, train D346 from Berlin. The heavy weight train of thirteen carriages was running strengthened because of a bank holiday weekend. The loco returned to Berlin with a 118.726 as a "pilot" loco off a relief train, on train D345 to Berlin, working in tandem with the 118. Photo taken on 27 October 1984. Photo from a negative, transferred onto CD by Philip Wormald.

DSB1423.JPG, Philip P. Wormald
DSB MZ class loco arrives at 1423 Ringsted
DSB (Danish State Railways), Diesel Electric loco MZ 1423 is passing through Ringsted station with a with a local train for Korsør. Still in the excellent purple livery with classic DSB Gold crown painted on the front. The MZ shown is one of the series II locomotives, fitted with the GM 16-645E3 series engine, built in Sweden at the Nohab factory at Tröllhattan. Picture taken on 3 July 1984. Photo from a negative, transferred onto CD, taken by Philip Wormald.

FBPLB.RM, Jim Mumford
SP F-BPLB east of Wyaconda, MO, 1996
240 x 180, Real Video Clip, 25 secs @ 15fps. A smoke belching, flame throwing GE assists in the rapid progress of Southern Pacific F-BPLB operating on Santa Fe trackage east of Wyaconda, Mo in the summer of 96. This clip was recorded from atop a back country overpass built long before the double stack era and provides the viewer with a close-in location to observe high speed action without trespassing. From the Run 8 Video Productions title "Those Sexy Pig Trains", 1-800-698-RUN8 to order. Video by Jim Mumford, Run 8 Video Productions, copyright 1999, all rights reserved.

FELA.TXT, Tom Pontolillo
Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA)
The text of the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), which is the statute that governs the rights of railroad workers who are injured on-the-job.

FLOOD-SF.ZIP, Dorr Altizer
All 19 of the ATSF Flood Reports.
All 19 of the ATSF Flood Reports uploaded by R.L. Crump.

GLENLYN.RM, John Reay
NS manifest east of Glen Lyn, VA
240 x 180, 150Kbps, 29 seconds, Real Video G2, Stereo sound An NS manifest freight crosses over on the mainline east of Glen Lyn, Virginia in May 1995. This sequence was shot with a two camera setup. The GE engine sounds are clearly heard, as is the melodious NS whistle. Copyright 1999, all rights reserved. Head on camera angle, by John Reay. Broadside camera angle by Jim Mumford of Run 8 Video Productions. Video capture using FAST AV Master. Transition effect rendered in Adobe Premiere by John Reay. Real Media G2 encoding by John Reay.

HARLEM.ZIP, Jim Guthrie
Harlem Transport Freight Yard Sketch
Zipped bitmap (.BMP) sketch of Harlem Transfer Company Freight Yard at East 135th Street, New York, NY, USA.

ICC-03.TXT, Paul Moore
ICC/DOT Report #3 -- January, 1996
A report of abandonment requests, trackage rights agreements, control and lease notices published by the Interstate Commerce Commission between January 1 - 15, 1996. Also includes Department of Transportation petitions for waivers of rules. Condensed for readability.

ICC-04.TXT, Paul Moore
ICC/DOT REPORT #4 - January, 1996
A compilation of abandonment, trackage rights, lease, construction and control notices issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission (and its successor, the Surface Transportation Board) published between January 16 and 31, 1996. Also includes Department of Transportation petitions. Condensed somewhat from original.

LIA.TXT, Tom Pontolillo
Locomotive (Boiler) Inspection Act
Excerpts from the Locomotive Inspection Act, more commonly known as the "Boiler Inspection Act." The file includes the amendments contained in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988.

LOGINF.ZIP, Dean Davis
Magazine Cross-reference for Logging Articles
About 250 references from Model Railroader, Railroad Model Craftsman, Narrow Gauge Gazette, Mainline Modeler, and Railmodel Journal about LOGGING information.

LOVEKIN.RM, John Reay
MLW/ALCo power on double-stack train
240 x 180, Stereo Sound, 27 seconds at 15fps MLW power (M630, C424, C424= power a westbound double-stack at Lovekin, ON in July 1992. Note the doors on the side of the ailing M630 flapping in the breeze. Authentic MLW sound! Vidcap and Real Video encoding by John Reay, copyright 1992,1999, all rights reserved.

MAERSK.TXT, David Crammer
Article on the Maersk Yard in Long Beach, CA.
Article appeared in the July/August 1994 issue of Rail Classics discussing the operation of the Maesk container facility in Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, California.

MARKERS.TXT, John L. Stein
Use of markers and class lights
Use of markers and classification signals explained. Also, colors or signals.

MERIT.TXT, John Shaw
BSA Railroading Merit Badge requirements.
Requirements for award of the Boy Scouts of America Railroading Merit Badge. Extracted from the 1992 edition of the the Merit Badge Pamphlet.

NELSON.GIF, Dorr Altizer
A Santa Fe Westbound enters Nelson Tunnel.
Action at MP 458.5, the west portal of Nelson Tunnel, the only mainline tunnel in the state of Arizona. Crawling upgrade at a steady 15 mph are SD45-2 5860 and SD40-2 5071 just before entering the tunnel. Photo taken on July 16, 1994.

NGINDXPT1.TXT, Bill Havrilla
NG&SL Gazette Index, Part 1 of 2
This is the first of 2 indices covering the articles and plans found in the NARROW GAUGE AND SHORT LINE GAZETTE, organized alphabetically by author from A through M. These articles make good reading and are authored by some of the best names in railroading, Al Armitage, Harry Brunk, Bob Brown, Dick Andrews and Malcolm Furlow. For those of you who are extremely NARROW-MINDED, this magazine is a must read!

NGINDXPT2.TXT, Bill Havrilla
NG&SL Gazette Index, Part 2 of 2
This is the second of 2 indices covering the article and plans found in the NARROW GAUGE AND SHORT LINE GAZETTE, organized alphabetically by author from N through Z. These articles make good reading and are authored by some of the best names in railroading, Al Armitage, Harry Brunk, Bob Brown, Dick Anderson and Malcolm Furlow. For those of you who are extremely NARROW-MINDED, this magazine is a must read!

NSB-3608.JPG, Philip P. Wormald
Norwigan Nohab loco Di3.608 at Fagernes station
NSB (Norweigan State Railways), Di3.608 classic "Nohab" built GM powered loco, has just terminated at Fagernes on train Pt281 on the long closed branch line from the junction at Eina. The train was a portion from Oslo, the Electric loco and leading carriages went to Gjøvik. On this date as the train left the second last station, the train guard was left standing on the platform as it pulled out. Photo taken 13 August 1986. Photo from a negative, transferred onto CD, taken by Philip Wormald.

NTSB.010, Stan Lytle
NTSB Report on Kelso, Part 1
Part 1 of the NTSB factual report concerning the head-on collision of BN 01-111-10 and UP NPSEZ-09 at Longview Jct. South on November 11, 1993.

QNYLA.RM, Jim Mumford
Santa Fe Q-NYLA east of Laplata, MO, 1996
240 x 180, Real Video Clip, 30 secs 15fps. Witness high speed intermodal service at its best as Santa Fe's famous pig hustler Q-NYLA scorches the ballast east of Laplata, MO in July 1996. From the Run 8 Video Productions title "Those Sexy Pig Trains", 1-800-698-RUN8 to order. Video by Jim Mumford, Run 8 Video Productions, copyright 1999, all rights reserved.

REPMKS.ZIP, Jeff Kucsma
AAR Assigned Reporting Marks - 1987
Alphabetical list of the AAR Reporting Marks used in North America.

RRCROSS.ZIP, Becky Morgan
Stop, Look And Listen--To Them, For Once
Text of railroad safety article from the Shadyside Lantern-Tribune for 3/28/96. Copyright 1996 Rebecca Steadman Morgan and Narrow Gauge Publishing, uploaded with permission of the paper. Thanks to all TrainNet contributors!

RRR.DOC, Erik L. Otte
Railroad Romance, 1998. (In German)
Rail Road Romance Bahnreisen für Geniesser Reiseprogramm 1998.

SAA.TXT, Tom Pontolillo
Safety Appliance Act
The text of the Safety Appliance Act, which covers the statutory requirements pertaining to brake systems, couplers, grab irons and other safety appliances on railroad equipment. The file includes the amendments of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988.

SANDCUT.RM, John Reay
SP Piggyback train at Sandcut, CA
320 x 240, Stereo Sound, 38 seconds at 15fps A Southern Pacific piggyback train heads towards Bakersfield, CA at Sandcut in June 1992. Video capture and encoding for Real Video by John Reay, copyright 1992,1999, all rights reserved.

SFPR42.TXT, L.S. Walters
Santa Fe To Purchase More Locomotives
Press release from Santa Fe PR department announcing the purchase of 50 more GE C-44-9 locomotives in the second half of 1994 and purchase of 25 EMD SD70 locomotives in the first half of 1995. All will be in the Warbonnet paint scheme. The e-mail also does a timeline of locomotive purchases since the beginning of 1990.

SFSTM.TXT, L.S. Walters
Listing of Retired Santa Fe Steam Locomotives
A listing of retired Santa Fe Railway steam locomotives which are still in existance. Downloaded from Santa Fe Electronic Mail.

SHIPPR147.TXT, Jeff Kucsma
Railroad Customers - 1947 (part 1)
A list of railroad customers (either shippers or consignees) from the year 1947. Part 1 covers railroads from A to N. These companies were served by railroads either directly or via team tracks. In many cases, the actual serving railroad was known; in other cases, the road shown is an educated guess. Factual corrections would be appreciated. The list is sorted by road, state, city, and company, in that order.

SHIPPR247.TXT, Jeff Kucsma
Railroad Customers - 1947 (part 2)
A list of railroad customers (either shippers or consignees) from the year 1947. Part 2 covers railroads from O to Z. These companies were served by railroads either directly or via team tracks. In many cases, the actual serving railroad was known; in other cases, the road shown is an educated guess. Factual corrections would be appreciated. The list is sorted by road, state, city, and company, in that order.

SP-PX2.GIF, Dorr Altizer
SP "Picacho Turn"
Southern Pacific Lines "Picacho Turn" at milepost 936.7 on the Sunset Route. The lead locomotive is SP 8525, SD40T-2, Class EF630-08, Blt. 1978. Photo taken May 18, 1994.

SP_9343.JPG, Dorr Altizer
Southern Pacific SD45T-2 at Cochise, Arizona
Blasting through Cochise, AZ, in the early afternoon light on February 25, 1996, is Southern Pacific SD45T-2 9343 followed by CSX DASH8-40B 5939 and CSX DASH8-40B 5943.

SPRECK.TXT, Ed Warren (FRRS)
Message thread on the SP wreck at San Bernadino
This is a text article of an interesting thread captured here regarding the Southern Pacific wreck that happened on Friday May 12, 1989 in San Bernardino, California at the base of Cajon Pass.

ST44-133.JPG, Phil Richards
PKP ST44-133 at Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland
Polish Railways (PKP) diesel locomotive no. ST44-133 is seen at Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland ona short freight on 21 March 1994. These locomotives are identical to the M62 Class built in the USSR for use throughout Eastern Europe as well as other parts of the world. Original photograph and conversion from Kodak Photo CD by Philip Richards.

STB-01.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #1 - January, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between January 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements.

STB-02.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #2 - January, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board beween January 15 - 31, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements.

STB-03.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #3 - February, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between February 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements.

STB-04.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #4 - February, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between February 16 - 28, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements.

STB-05.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #5 - March, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between March 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on track abandonment, ownership changes and trackeage rights. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

STB-06.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #6 - March, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between March 16 - 31, 1998. Includes information on track abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements. Condensed for readibility.

STB-07.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #7 - April, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on track abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements. Condensed for readibility.

STB-08.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #8 - April, 1998
A Compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 16 - 30, 1998. Includes information on abandonment proceedings, ownership changes and trackage rights agreements. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

STB-09.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #9 - May, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between May 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes, trackage rights agreements and other regulatory info. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-10.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #10 - MAY, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between May 16 - 31, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes, trackage rights and disputes. Edited for easier reading.

STB-11.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #11 - June, 1998
A compilation of decsions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights. Edited for slightly easier reading.

STB-12.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #12 - June, 1998
A comprehensive compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 15 - 30, 1998. Includes data on abandonments, trackage rights, ownership changes and disputes over rail lines. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-13.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #13 - July, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between July 1 - 16, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights.

STB-14.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report # 14 - July, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between July 16 - 31, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights. This issue includes the decision approving the Conrail breakup. Edited somewhat for easier reading.

STB-15.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #15 - August, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between August 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonment, ownership changes and trackage rights issues. Condensed somewhat for clarity.

STB-17.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #17 - September, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between September 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonment requests, ownership changes and trackage rights issues. Condensed somewhat for readibility.

STB-18.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #18 - September, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between September 16 - 30, 1998. Includes abandonment requests and notices regarding ownership changes and trackage rights. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-19.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #19 - October, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between October 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonments, merger requests, trackage rights requests and ownership changes. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-20.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #20 - October, 1998
A compilation of rail line decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between October 16 - 31, 1998. Includes abandonment, merger and other regulatory notices. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-21.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #21 - November, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between November 1 - 15, 1998. Includes abandonmnet requests, environmental notices, trackage rights and ownership changes. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-23.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #23 - December, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 1 - 15, 1998. Includes information on abandonments, mergers and ownership changes. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-24.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #24 - December, 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 16 - 31, 1998. Includes abandonment, trackage rights and ownership change information. This version has a lot of info on the UP/SP merger.

STB-24.ZIP, Paul Moore
STB Report #24 - December 1998
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 16 - 31, 1998. Includes abandonment, trackage rights and ownership change information. This version has a lot of info on the UP/SP merger.

STB-25.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #25 - January, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 1 - 15, 1999.

STB-26.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #26 - January, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 16 - 13, 1999. Includes abandonment, trackage rights and ownership changes. Condensed.

STB-27.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #27 - February, 1999
A compilation of Surface Transportation Board decisions and notices regarding abandonment and ownership changes of rail lines. Covers February 1 - 15, 1999. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB-28.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #28 - February, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between February 16 - 28, 1999.

STB-29.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #29 - March, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between March 1 - 15, 1999.

STB-38.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #38 - July, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between July 16 - 31, 1999.

STB-39.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #39 - August, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between August 1 - 15, 1999.

STB-40.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #40 - August, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between August 16 - 31, 1999.

STB-41.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #41 - September, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between September 1-15, 1999.

STB-42.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #42 - September, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between September 16 - 30, 1999.

STB-43.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #43 - October, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between October 1 - 15, 1999.

STB-44.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #44 - October, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between October 15 - 31, 1999.

STB-45.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #45 - November, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between November 1 - 15, 1999.

STB-46.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #46 - November, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between November 16 - 30, 1999.

STB-48.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #48 - December, 1999
An edited compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 16 - 31, 1999.

STB-49.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #49 - January, 2000
An edited compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 1 - 15, 2000.

STB-50.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #50 - January, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between January 16 - 31, 2000.

STB-51.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #51 - February, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between February 1 - 15, 2000

STB-52.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #52 - February, 2000
A compliation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between February 16 - 29, 2000.

STB-53.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #53 - March, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between March 1 - 15, 2000. Includes abandonment-related issues and Finance Dockets. Edited somewhat for clarity.

STB-54.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #54 - March, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between March 16 - 31, 2000.

STB-55.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #55 - April, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 1 - 15, 2000. Edited somewhat for clarity.

STB-56.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #56 - April, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 16 - 30, 2000. Edited for clarity.

STB-57.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #57 - May, 2000
A complilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board betyween May 1 - 15, 2000. Edited for clarity.

STB-58.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #58 - May, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between May 16 - 31, 2000.

STB-59.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #59 - June, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 1 - 15, 2000. Includes abandonment notices, ownership changes, etc. Edited for better readibility.

STB-60.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #60 - June, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 16 - 30, 2000. Includes abandonment notices, ownership changes, etc. Edited for better readibility.

STB-61.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #61 - July, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between July 1 - 15, 2000. Includes abandonment notices, ownership changes, etc. Edited for better readibility.

STB-62.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #62 - July, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between July 16 - 31, 2000. Includes abandonment notices, ownership changes, etc. Edited for better readibility.

STB-63.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #63 - August, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between August 1 - 15, 2000. Includes abandonment notices, ownership changes, etc. Edited for better readibility.

stb-64.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #64 - August, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between August 16 - 31, 2000. Includes abandonment, changes in ownership notices. Condensed somewhat for clarity.

stb-65.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #65 - September, 2000
A complilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between September 1 - 15, 2000. Includes abandonment, trackage rights and ownership change notices. Condensed somewhat for clarity.

STB-66.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #66 - September, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between September 16-30, 2000. Includes information of abandonments, trackage rights and ownership changes. Edited somewhat for clarity.

stb-67.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #67 - October, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between October 1 - 15, 2000. Includes information on abandonments, trackage rights and ownership changes. Edited somewhat for clarity.

stb-68.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #68 - October, 2000
A compilation of decisions and notices released by the Surface Transportation Board between October 16 - 31, 2000. Includes information on abandonments, trackage rights and ownership changes.

STB30.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #30 - March, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between March 16 - 31, 1999. Includes abandonment, merger and ownership-related information.

STB31.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #31 - April, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 1 - 15, 1999. Includes information on abandonments, ownership changes and trackage rights. Condensed for easier reading.

Stb32.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #32 - April, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between April 16 - 30, 1999. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB33.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #33 - May, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between May 1 - 15, 1999.

STB34.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #34 - May, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between May 16 - 31, 1999. Includes abandonment and merger info. This compilation includes the decision on the IC/CN merger as well as further material on the Conrail split. Abridged somewhat for easier reading.

STB35.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #35 - June, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 1 - 15, 1999. Condensed somewhat for easier reading.

STB36.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #36 - June, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between June 16 - 30, 1999.

STB37.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #37 - July, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by thge Surface Transportation Board between July 1 - 15, 1999.

STB39.TXT, Paul Moore
STB REPORT #39 - August, 1999
A compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between August 1 - 15, 1999.

STB47.TXT, Paul Moore
STB Report #47 - December, 1999
An edited compilation of decisions and notices published by the Surface Transportation Board between December 1 - 15, 1999.

SUPERBWL.AVI, Dorr Altizer
CSi Super Bowl XXI Advertisement, 01/26/97
Super Bowl XXI Ad Touts CompuServe Reliability - Running time: 30.4 seconds. The Super Bowl is the premier showcase for television advertising, and in 1997, CompuServe got in the game. For the first time ever, CompuServe treated Super Bowl viewers to its message of reliable online access. The ad kicked off a campaign aimed directly at AOL users.

TCU-RU.TXT, James H. Capaldi
Information on TCU Right to Vote Referendum
Information on a referendum which would enable Transportation Communications Union (TCU) members to vote for all of their union officers.

TM.TXT, Daniel F. Morris
Train Mountain's Fall Meet Sept. '95
A report on the Fall '95 Meet held at Quentin Breen's Train Mountain.

TORCH-2.TXT, Robert P. Krieger
Olympic Flame Train - Part Deux
This is the second and final portion of the railroad portion of the Olympic Torch Relay train. It provides arrival and departure times for locations.

UK94.TXT, John A. Craft
Schedule of Steam Excursions in the UK in 1994
A schedule of steam excursions planned in 1994 in the United Kingdom. This list is accurate as of December 29, 1993 and will be periodically updated.

UKSTM.TXT, John A. Craft
Listing of Steam Excursions in UK in 1994
A listing of UK steam excursions from "Steam Railway" and other sources, including rail enthusiast David Rogers. Note: next month's update will be combined with other countries.

UNION.TXT, John Feagans
Discussion thread on Union Stations
Here is a thread we captured from a discussion in November, 1991 of Union Stations from the pre-Amtrak days. It has some interesting anecdotes about passenger train travel as well.

UNITY.JPG, Corky Price
Father&Son showing their support at a union rally.
Corky, Sr. and Corky, Jr. together at the BLE Rally in Washington. BLE and UTU members respectively, they marched along with about 1,000 others to let the National Mediation Board know they were against any kind of merger with the UTU. It is well known by most union members that a merger would eliminate the craft of Locomotive Engineer. Uninformed members don't realize it would eliminate the craft of Conductor, also! There would only be a 'Train &Engine Service Person.' Wake up, people!

URD-94.TXT, Riley O'Connor
Uncle Riley Does Denver
A random drive through Colorado and northern New Mexico. A few trains, a few mines, et cetera.

USA94.TXT, John A. Craft
Schedule of Excursions in the United States in 94
A schedule of various excursions planned in 1994 in the United States. Current as of December 29, 1993.

USENET.TXT, John Matrow
Typewriter Trains (Graphic signature blocks)
From USENET: A collection of "typewriter trains". When articles are posted in rec.railroad, the author's .signature is automatically appended to the end. This is a collection of .signature with trains composed of keyboard characters.

WFBIO.TXT, Wilhelm Fritz
Biography of W. Fritz
A short biography of Wilhelm Fritz. I would like to get contact with others with similar interests.

WPBIB.TXT, Dave Buffington (LGB)
White Pass&Yukon Bibliography
A list of books and publications on the fascinating White Pass and Yukon railroad. Courtesy of LGB/Buffington Associates.

WPMW37.ZIP, Jim Ley (FRRS)
Unloading the SN 146 and Other Crane Stories
This is an article originally written for the Train Sheet, which is the newsletter for the Feather River Rail Society. Since the article that appeared in the Train Sheet was shortened to fit the available space, this is the as-written version, which contains a lot more information and background.

WRKSHT.TXT, Ray Peeler (UTU)
Hours Of Service Worksheet
This worksheet was designed to report carriers Hours Of Service violations. Feel free to use it and give to your fellow employees.

XMAS99.TXT, Becky Morgan
First Run
For the narrow-gauge minded. Some of this story didn't quite happen this way, but all of the names have been changed to protect the guilty. Copyright 1996, 1999 Rebecca Steadman Morgan. Nobody else would lay claim to it anyhow! Merry Christmas 1999 from Tom, Becky and Gabe Morgan

XMASPLOW.JPG, John Reay
Seasons Greetings from Gary Zuters&John Reay.
The CP Owen Sound snow plow extra is seen at Laurel, ON, on February 21st, 1985. Original Kodachrome slide by Gary Zuters. Scan and seasonal treatment by John Reay, copyright 1985, 1996, all rights reserved.

XMASTALE.TXT, Becky Morgan
Merry Christmas, Anyhow
A short and slightly warped railroad Christmas story with only a small nugget of annoying truth ...Merry Christmas!