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Brian talks with railroader Mike Lacey about his multi-decade career. They discuss how Mike got into railroading with the Erie Lackawanna in 1968, stories from the road, leaving the industry after the formation of Conrail, and hiring out (again) with CSX in another decade.

Trains editors discuss railroad news that is fit to publish for the week of Feb. 14, 2020. This week, Rob and Steve talk about a CSX derailment and fire, Canadian National's network shut down, and the return of the East Broad Top Railroad!

Trains editors discuss the news published during the week of Feb. 7, 2010. This week, Steve talks about Canadian Pacific's derailment in Saskatchewan, another coal to oil conversion on the Colorado narrow gauge lines, BNSF Railway's $3-billion capital spending plan, and more!

Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish! This week, Jim and Steve talk about a re-built K-37 2-8-2 steam locomotive in Colorado, Class I railroad earnings, and a Charger locomotive test train.

We're back on the railfan track this week with railroad photography! Photographers Marshall W. Beecher and Chris Guss sit down with Brian to talk about the state of railroad photography, transitioning from photography to videography, photography equipment, and favorite locations.

Trains editors offer a round-up of the news that's fit to publish. This week, Jim and Steve talk about SEPTA's PCC cars; Union Pacific's rising stock price, what will happen to an N&W Y6, and more!

Passenger columnist Bob Johnston and Senior Editor David Lassen join Brian for a look at south Florida's new Brightline rail service! They talk about the equipment, stations, and onboard experience when traveling. (This episode was recorded in January 2019.)

Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Jan. 10, 2020. This week, Jim and Steve talk about the annual contractors' show in California, NYC subway car doors opening, and more! Only from Trains!

Brian continues his chat with Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. They talk about Irish locomotive designs, train crews and employment, train operations, and more!

Trains editors discuss all the rail news that's fit to print for the week of Jan. 3, 2020. This week, Jim and Steve talk about a BNSF Railway derailment in Idaho, a judge's ruling on a Durango & Silverton lawsuit, and more.

Trains editors talk about the news that's fit to talk about for the week of Dec. 20, 2019. This week, Jim and Steve talk about how Union Pacific's Big Boy drew more than a million visitors in 2019, the last D&H dispatcher retires from Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern F units have tied down in a new home, and much more.

Trains editors talk about the rail news that is fit to speak for the week of Dec. 13, 2019. In this episode, Jim and Steve talk about BNSF "snow coaches", a Wabtec battery locomotive, weekly carload traffic, and more! Only from Trains!

Read all of this week's news stories online: http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire Trains editors present the week in railroad news for the week of Dec. 6, 2019. In this round-up, Jim and Steve talk about Union Pacific's lawsuit over an 1800s contract, freight traffic trends, and Amtrak's surprise box. Only from Trains!

Brian talks to Jim Deegan of Rail Tours Ireland about traveling to Ireland, setting up rail tours on the island, Irish rail equipment, and more.

Trains editors talk about rail news that's fit to print. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Big Boy No. 4014, National #TakeATrainToWorkDay, Canadian National workers' strike, and more! Only from Trains.

Brian continues his conversation with Irish rail historian Peter Rigney. They talk about the history of steam power in Ireland, the nation’s supply of locomotive coal, conversion to diesel, and more!

Trains editors regularly share with you rail news that is fit to publish (and comment on!) This week, Brian and Steve talk about Amtrak's Coca Cola locomotive, Joe Biden's push for a rail revival, and more. Only from Trains!

This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Senior Editor David Lassen discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading, Nashville steam locomotive fundraising, trouble ahead for Sound Transit, and much more!

Take a look inside the rail industry as Brian talks with railroader Adam Bartley at the Conway Scenic Railroad! They discuss Adam's start in railroading, short lines of Ontario, favorite diesel locomotives, and, of course, the Conway Scenic.

This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Senior Editor David Lassen discuss California wildfires, Genesee & Wyoming acquisition, intermodal traffic declines, Snoop Dogg, and much more!

Watch Trains editors talk about the week in rail news. This week, Brian and Steve discuss Iowa Pacific railroads' receivership, Class I railroad earnings, a Duluth steam locomotive, and more!

Brian talks to Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland about traveling to Ireland, Dublin's historic stations, the role of the Society, and much more.

Watch as Jim and Steve talk about all the rail news that is fit to published — in less than 10 minutes. Return (almost) every week as Trains editors summarize News Wire: the Internet's premiere source for rail news. This week: Union Pacific Big Boy, NJ Transit heritage locomotives, derailments, and more!

Scarlet Lamothe talks to Brian about passenger rail advocacy and the state of passenger rail in the U.S. She is general manager of the Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass., located in the former Union Station. You can learn more about the restaurant at steamingtender.com.

Trains editors' present rail news that is fit to publish. This week, Brian and Steve talk about Railway Interchange, Union Pacific's Big Boy, Canadian Pacific's chief engineer, and more!

Brian is seeing double this week on the Conway Scenic! He talks to twins Connor and Cullen Maher about the history of the railroad and its equipment, and working in railway preservation.

Trains editors discuss rail topics posted to our News Wire section from the week prior. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Richard Anderson's rare appearance, Wabtec closing a locomotive shop, intermodal operations, and rail-side real estate. Watch the video for more!

Trains News Wire Round-up for the week of Sept. 13, 2019 by Trains Magazine

Railroads and dining are on the minds of a lot of people these days. In the latest episode, Brian talks with Scarlet Lamothe, general manager of the Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass., located in the former Union Station. They discuss running a railroad-themed restaurant, the local railfan scene, the restoration of the station, and more! You can learn more about the restaurant at steamingtender.com.

This week on Trains' News Wire round-up, Jim and Steve talk about Hurricane Dorian, Union Pacific Big Boy's Great Southwest Tour, Locomotive 2019, and more!

Trains editors discuss the rail news that is fit to publish. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Canadian National's purchase of a CSX line in Upstate New York; Union Pacific's switching of a water chemical producer in California, new Acela passenger car interiors, and more!

Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about Colorado narrow gauge operations, classic passenger trains, traveling across Wisconsin by train, the September 1950 Speedrail disaster, and more.

Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to print each week. In this episode of Trains News Wire round-up, Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Brian Schmidt talk about a new paint scheme for CSX, Big Boy's western tour, a Genesee & Wyoming sale update, and more. Only from Trains!

Trains editors discuss the rail news that's fit to publish. This week, editors talk about Alcos, Canadian National's Alabama short line, and Amtrak food. Only from Trains!

Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston joins passenger train aficionado Craig Willett to discuss rail issues with host Brian Solomon. On tap: trespassing and rail safety, passenger rail funding, timekeeping, and more.

Trains editors talk about all the rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Aug. 9, 2019. This week, editors discuss steam locomotives, the last runs of Illinois F-units, and a new intermodal team-up between CSX and CN.

Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish. This week the editors talk about Kentucky coal miners blocking coal trains, Big Boy's Chicagoland appearances, and more!

Brian talks with private railcar owner Clark Johnson Jr. about his private car 'Caritas.' They talk about the purpose of private cars, buying and remodeling the 'Caritas,' touring the country, and the operations of private cars.

Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014, WMATA troubles, and Class I railroad earnings

Travel overseas with Brian for a chat with Ken Fox of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland! You'll learn about the RPSI's operations and tips for planning your own trip to Ireland.

Nearly every week, Trains editors present a round-up of the week in rail news. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309; Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson's testimony in front of Congress; and how a slug delayed thousands of Japanese passengers.

Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston is back in the studio with retired engineer and passenger train aficionado Craig Willett and, of course, Brian Solomon. They talk about the passenger train dining experience, both on the beloved trains of the fallen flags and today on Amtrak.

Each week, the editors of Trains bring you a round-up of rail news you can use. This week, editors discuss Union Pacific Big Boy's Midwest tour, commodity declines in the U.S., and new Amtrak Acelas being built.

Conversations is going historic this week! Brian talks with former Milwaukee Road employee Craig Willett and railroader Marshall Beecher, the son of a Milwaukee Road engineer, about the late, lamented Midwest railroad.

Each week, Trains' staff offers a run-down of the week's rail news. This week, Trains' Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talks about delays for Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, flooding in Arkansas and Missouri, wishing Canadian National a happy birthday, and more! Only from Trains!

This week's Trains news wire round-up includes Jim and Steve talking about tariffs on Mexican goods; CSX's views on automation, Amtrak detours and more! Only from Trains!

Listen in on Brian's conversation with Dan Howard, volunteer coordinator and trainmaster for Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum in Lenox, Mass.

This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Classic Trains Editor Rob McGonigal discuss Precision Scheduled Railroading changes on Canadian National, Midwest floods, Rio Grande Southern No. 20 restoration, much more!

In this week's news round-up Trains Digital Editor Steve Sweeney talks briefly about a contract for Talgo, California High Speed Rail, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014.

"Conversations" goes in a new direction! Brian sits down with industry veteran Dan Bigda to discuss his career, toy trains, working with Neil Young, favorite locomotives, and more!

This week, Editor Jim Wrinn and Digital Editor Steve Sweeney discuss Big Boy No. 4014, the Oregon Zoo train, Wabtec's new leader, much more!