Yet another senseless and tragic incident involving individuals being struck and killed by a passing train occurred Saturday morning in the city of Rosemead, California. According to news reports, two young adults were, according to claims of those involved, apparently “sleeping” on the tracks when they were run over by a 71-car westbound Union Pacific train doing reportedly 50 miles per hour…
This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, (May 1-2, 2010), southern Californians will have a rare opportunity to see a famous steam locomotive, the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society’s Santa Fe 3751 as she powers the Central Coast Railway Club and the Pacific Locomotive Association joint special - the San Diego Steam Special-II…
3751, Locomotive, Railfan, SBRHS, Steam in Events, General Photography, Media, News, Railroad Photography According to the National Park Service’s web site, the Trails & Rails program “is an innovative partnership program between the National Park Service and Amtrak. This program provides rail passengers with educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region’s natural and cultural heritage; it promotes National Park Service areas and provides a value-added service to encourage train ridership. It also renews the long tradition of associating railroads with National Parks…
Amtrak, NPS, Podcasts, Trails & Rails, Travel in Audio, Editorial, News, Ramblings and Such, Technology, Website Every once in a while I come across some cool information or web-site while I am surfing the internet. Today I came across a good one hosted by the National Park Service. The site is, in my opinion, a great use of tax-dollars hard at work…
Educational, Kids, NPS, Railfan, Web Rangers in Editorial, Ramblings and Such, Website I just took a trip. It wasn’t a trip I intended to take but sometimes you just go there. It started with an innocent email from a fellow train enthusiast named Linda Leinen. I frequently get emails from visitors to ChasingSteel.com, which I love by the way, commenting on the site or seeking train or railfanning information. I had read Linda’s email and it seem typical in all respects. It should have had the words “TICKET” printed across the top…
Blogger, Boxcar Willie, The Task at Hand, YouTube in Editorial, Ramblings and Such, Website You may have seen the numerous videos and coverage of Union Pacific’s legendary steam locomotive, UP No. 844 which is currently on duty leading the Valley Eagle Heritage Tour train or perhaps you are one of the lucky ones who saw her firsthand, either track side or on display during the tour. Maybe even you have fond childhood memories of the steam behemoths roaming the country during the days of yesteryear. If you have then you will agree that it is truly a sight to behold. What amazing machines steam engines are. Now On May 8, 2010, you can see the newest in railroad motive-power technology, the Generator-Set (or Genset) switcher which is Union Pacific’s latest environmentally friendly design to join its fleet…
Being a fan of railroads these days has many challenges, to say the least. First there are the elementsto contend with while on location at your favorite train viewing location. And then there are the snakes and critters (mis-informed or ill-intended railroad cops and the foremen) and animals to deal with. Trust me, the last thing we need is challenges on the home front. Well, sometimes it can be difficult to be dedicated to the cause, so to speak…
It is a rare opportunity for you and your kids to get an up close and personal look at various aspects of railroading and railroads, both past and present, in America. This is a day that rail organizations, societies, companies, and communities share the magic and their love for trains. I put together the following map to help you identify those celebrations and events that will be happening in your neighborhood so you can take advantage of this opportunity and make your plans today…
"National Train Day", Amtrak, Family, Maps, Passenger Trains, Railfan, Railroads in Events, Media, Railroad Photography The public was given an opportunity to get up close and personal with the legendary locomotive as she rested at the Amtrak Station in downtown Houston. As the following video proves, complements of ABC13 Houston, fun was had by young and old alike…
844, Media, Steam, Union Pacific Railroad, Valley Eagle in Events, Media, News, Railroad Photography You have to see these videos! Here are two very good videos posted to YouTube by a friend and fan of ChasingSteel.com, Zach Pumphrey (a.k.a. UPTRAIN). The videos offer rare views of the UP No. 844 as she moves through Kansas and Missouri because it includes…
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