One of Amtrak’s new ALC-42 Long Distance Chargers has been heavily damaged after being involved in a grade crossing accident within the Siemens Mobility plant in Sacramento, CA.A Siemens media representative told us in an exclusive interview, “The locomotive was being moved around for initial testing before leaving the plant for delivery when it struckContinue reading “REPORT: Brand new ALC-42 involved in grade crossing collision inside Siemens plant; results in deaths of several Roseville foamers”
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REPORT: Roaring Camp Railroad announces declaration of war on Santa Cruz RTC and military invasion of the city of Santa Cruz
On friday, Roaring Camp & Big Trees railroad announced that the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Authority, or RTC, would be voting on forced abandonment of Roaring Camp’s line to Santa Cruz, in a decision which was made behind closed doors.“It’s a complete no-brainer for us,” said the public relations representative of the RTC when askedContinue reading “REPORT: Roaring Camp Railroad announces declaration of war on Santa Cruz RTC and military invasion of the city of Santa Cruz”
REPORT: To combat LA rail thefts, Golden West Service will begin placing explosive devices inside containers
Golden West Service, a Class 1 railroad operating in the western US, has recently been facing a peculiar challenge – theft. Yes, in the rail yards of the city of angels, the rate of theft from intermodal trains has increased over 350% from only a year ago. “These intermodal trains aren’t simply carrying bulk materialsContinue reading “REPORT: To combat LA rail thefts, Golden West Service will begin placing explosive devices inside containers”
Report: Montana Rail Link owner Dennis Washington slayed by Warren Buffet using Katana
On Monday, Missoula police released a report that Warren Buffet, famous businessman, had killed Dennis Washington, owner of industrial group The Washington Companies.The coroner’s report states that Washington died of deep stab wounds characteristic of a sword.It is currently believed that the death of Dennis Washington was the result of a fight to the deathContinue reading “Report: Montana Rail Link owner Dennis Washington slayed by Warren Buffet using Katana”
Report: Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz reveals plans for construction of Death Laser at disused Hinkle hump yard
On Sunday, Union Pacific Railroad CEO Lance Fritz and VP of Rail Operations Tim Burt spoke to the public at a press conference located at the Union Pacific headquarters in downtown Omaha. Fritz discussed UPRR’s annual report, as well as their 5 year plan to investors at the media gathering. A focal point of theirContinue reading “Report: Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz reveals plans for construction of Death Laser at disused Hinkle hump yard”
REPORT: In 2021 Christmas discount, Trainorders.com offers 13 months of free membership in exchange foryour neighbor’s home wiring and catalytic converter
As the winter holiday season rolls around, it is once again the time for Trainorders.com to announce their Christmas discount.Created in 1997, Trainorders has been one of the most popular online train forums to date, and has served as a home to baby boomer railfans of all shapes and sizes. It plays host to argumentsContinue reading “REPORT: In 2021 Christmas discount, Trainorders.com offers 13 months of free membership in exchange foryour neighbor’s home wiring and catalytic converter”
Report: Dr. Fauci revealed to be member of Trainorders.com
In addition to the recent puppy-related allegations against him, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been revealed to be a member of the infamous railroad-enthusiast forum Trainorders. Posting under the name “AmtrakSucks1940,” Fauci reportedly posted several comments complaining about Amtrak. These include demanding the return of full dining service, better equipment maintenance, and that Amtrak stop allowingContinue reading “Report: Dr. Fauci revealed to be member of Trainorders.com”
Report: VRF Cameras to be replaced by 9 year old strapped to a pole holding an iPad
Virtual Railfan, the streaming site perhaps known best for getting extremely angry over having Culver’s food thrown at their cameras, has run into some trouble recently. Over the past month, not only has there been a police involved shooting onboard an Amtrak train filmed on one of their cameras (which was later uploaded as aContinue reading “Report: VRF Cameras to be replaced by 9 year old strapped to a pole holding an iPad”
Report: GWI subsidiary San Joaquin Valley Railroad begins network electrification project
Genessee & Wyoming (GWI) announced on friday their plans to begin electrification on one of their subsidiaries, the San Joaquin Valley Railroad. (SJVR)Yes, this shortline railroad of California’s Central Valley, known for its highly scenic rail lines to beautiful destinations such as Bakersfield and Fresno will be doing its part to cut down on airContinue reading “Report: GWI subsidiary San Joaquin Valley Railroad begins network electrification project”
Report: California bans all modes of transportation in new emissions regulations
(Sacramento, CA)On tuesday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Held a press conference in which they detailed upcoming emissions regulations which will be going into effect as part of their “Zero Emissions 2022” Plan.Likely the most major and shocking detail of this project is the banning of all modes of locomotion and transportation. Yes, walking,Continue reading “Report: California bans all modes of transportation in new emissions regulations”
