Podcasts about conrail

It's been a while since we checked in with our friend Joe Desmond, an N- Scale modeler with a passion for the hobby, Conrail and connecting with other hobbyists through social media. There's a great discussion about the pros and cons of spending valuable modeling time making YouTube videos versus working on the layout. Joe has for some years now publicized his Central Jersey Conrail layout on TikTok and other social media avenues. There's some good discussion on why the layout isn't finished yet, life's curveballs and never sacrificing quality for speed or getting the layout finished, as well as a variety of other topics. It's a great podcast and we're sure you'll enjoy!!

It's time once again to check in with “Uncle” Dave and find out what's happening in the Abeles clan.  Whether it's dealing with day-to-day life, unboxing of Rapido Trains fabulous new E8 locomotives or the trials and tribulations of day-to-day life. It's always an interesting discussion while throwing another log on the fire and sitting back with your favorite wobbly pop. In this installment, Dave shows his new enthusiasm for Conrail's Office Car Special and how much fun he's having learning all about passenger cars, plus some modelling tips about stripping paint from a Union Pacific sleeper car. But that's not all, if you listen close enough, you might even get a hint about the next book he's planning. It's a great podcast and one we're sure you'll enjoy.

It's time once again for another exciting episode of “Uncle” Dave's Fireside Chat. On this edition of the “chat” Dave tells the history of the latest New Jersey Transit Heritage unit, a replica of Conrail's 4208 and the behind-the-scenes story of how it came to be, all the folks involved, and the excitement felt around the railroad as it was rolled out during a very special ceremony. Plus we talk about Dave's excitement with the release of his newest book “Designing and Operating Yards,” which is an update on Andy Sperandeo's original yard book published some years ago. We find out if there's plans for another book and what the topic or topics might be. As always, it's a busy time in the Abeles household and fun to be along for the ride. Enjoy!!  

This episode focuses on the collaboration between AREMA and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) to create a publication that complements the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, Chapter 15 - Steel Structures by providing detailed guidance on design decisions for steel railway bridges. The guide, The AREMA/NSBA Guidelines for the Design of Steel Railroad Bridges for Constructability and Fabrication, aims to help engineers produce more economical and constructible designs. Walt chats with Jaclyn Whelan, Project Manager – Design at Conrail, and Brandon Chavel, Vice President – Bridges at American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), about their roles in developing the guide. They emphasize the importance of partnership and teamwork among various stakeholders, including engineers, fabricators, and contractors, to ensure the guidelines are comprehensive and useful for all experience levels. The guide covers topics from general railroad information to specific design details and construction methods, aiming to be a valuable resource for the industry. The guide is now available for free download from both NSBA and AREMA .

The Indiana Rail Road (INRD) named Joe Gioe President and CEO in mid-August 2024. A career railroader with 20 years of industry experience, he has held leadership positions at two Class I railroads, with most of his tenure at BNSF, where he was twice named Employee of the Year for intermodal train execution and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Transportation and Service Design. He also served as Assistant Vice President Network Optimization and Vice President Transportation at Norfolk Southern. A third-generation railroader whose family roots go back to the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Conrail, Gioe began his career as a conductor, locomotive engineer and front-line supervisor in 2005 and rose through management roles of increasing responsibility. Gioe joins Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono in a wide-ranging discussion on customer service, efficiency, safety, traffic growth and employee development at INRD.

rWotD Episode 2658: Pennsylvania Lines LLC Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Tuesday, 13 August 2024 is Pennsylvania Lines LLC.Pennsylvania Lines LLC was a limited liability company that owned railroad lines in the United States that are owned and operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway. The company was formed in 1998 to own Conrail lines assigned to Norfolk Southern in the split of Conrail between Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation; operations were switched over on June 1, 1999. The company is named after the old Pennsylvania Railroad, whose old main line was a line of the new company. In November, 2003, the Surface Transportation Board approved a plan allowing Norfolk Southern to fully absorb Pennsylvania Lines LLC,[1] which was done on August 27, 2004.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Tuesday, 13 August 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Pennsylvania Lines LLC on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Emma.

It's time for another thrilling episode of what's happening at Rapido Trains?? This time our intrepid hero Jason Shron is all hot and sweaty having just arrived from a family outing with his restored fishbowl TTC bus. (Toronto Transit Commission) On this addition of what's “Jason Doing Now??” The only man to have a licensing agreement with Conrail, (“Uncle” Dave) his on knees with hands clasped asking for a C30-7a, while Jason is trying to find enough customers that are desperate for a MLW S13 switcher. It's another exciting podcast, so grab yourself a big bowl of shredded handrails, a tall cool glass of left-over soda found on the Rapido bus and enjoy!!

Almost everybody has a favourite relative, whether it's cousin Eddie who borrows your favorite HO scale SD70ACE, or Aunt Sally who's always ready with a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Here at the ole' AML Nation, our favorite relative is none other than “Uncle” Dave who's always ready with a story or helping hand, as we travel through the hills and valleys of our model railroad experience. This month Dave talks about his desire for Rapido Trains to finally make his beloved C30-7a and talk about all the trials and tribulations of his new yard book from Kalmbach. (or somebody) As always, it's a fun chat with our favorite relative, so sit back with a big bowl of shredded Conrail schedules, a tall cool glass of writer's ink and enjoy!!

Former Dauphin County Chief Detective Thomas Brennan's phone rings between 3 am and 4 am from a responding officer requesting assistance on a crime scene. When the detective arrives, he notices a car pulled close to a ditch. Brennen, who received training at the FBI Behavioral Science Unit during his tenure with the state police, knew immediately what he was dealing with when he arrived at the Conrail crime scene. After Brennan asks the officer for details, the officer explains that a Conrail train security guard had stumbled onto a man attacking a woman. The man was startled and he ran off. Thankfully the victim was injured but alive so he called for police and waited with her until help arrived.  Detective Brennan noted that the vehicle's trunk was open and inside was what many would call a “kit” such as rope, and duct tape, as in things to help someone kill or at least bind another person. Outside the car on the ground were plastic mats, seemingly to cover the ground inside the ditch. It was now clear to Brennan that this man had planned to kill his victim, put her in that ditch, and drive away. What was also clear to the detective was that this was not this man's first time killing someone, he had done it before and he knew what he was doing. Join Jen and Cam of Our True Crime Podcast as we discuss ‘Steelton Serial Killer: Joe Miller.'As always, the listener discretion is by our bestie Edward @octoberpodVHSJust like our music is by our bestie Nico @theinkypawprintThis episode is sponsored by the amazing sleepcreme.comIf you don't experience better sleep, they will refund your money. So what do you have to lose except another night of amazing rest? Order your bottle at sleepcreme.com That is sleepcreme.comYou will love it. Sources:https://www.cor.pa.gov/About%20Us/1989-SCI-Camp-Hill-Riot/Documents/01-oral%20histories%20-%20transcripts/ORAL%20HISTORY%20--%201989%20Camp%20Hill%20Riot%20-%20Joe%20Miller.pdfhttps://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/04/the_grisly_history_of_joseph_m.htmlhttp://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrilzEabGdmhi0nxk4PxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZANEMjY4MjBZSF9DXzEEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1718082714/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fcriminaldiscoursepodcast.com%2fjoseph-miller%2f/RK=2/RS=REGPWwbZxnb8gEVcjUqHncqYYX4-https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/convicted-serial-killer-joseph-miller-charged-in-1997-cold-case-murder/521-c6f1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Daniel_Millerhttps://local21news.com/news/local/new-murder-charge-filed-against-most-prolific-killer-in-dauphin-co-historyhttps://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/local/20080725_Pa__court_backs_life_in_prison_for_killer.htmlThe compulsion to rape and kill: Inside Steelton serial killer Joseph Miller's mindStory by John Luciew | jluciew@pennlive.comhttps://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/04/the_grisly_history_of_joseph_m.html

We started Atadex to bring simple, fast, low-cost data integration solutions, delivered with exceptional customer service to our customers and our customers' customers. Our goal has been to fundamentally change how data integration is managed and serviced to help our clients improve productivity, performance, and profitability. Originally from Cleveland, OH, I graduated from Providence College, and began my career with the Union Pacific Railroad. I received an MBA in Finance from Creighton University, and held several senior management positions with Conrail, APL Logistics, and Hub Group before being a founder of our own company, Integra Logistics in 2003, and an eventual co-founder of Coyote Logistics in 2008. I have lived in seventeen different cities throughout the US over the course of my career, settling in Atlanta as we started our company. Eventually Coyote Logistics was sold to UPS, and at that time we looked for areas in the supply chain that could use significant improvement and EDI connectivity stood out as a major challenge for the industry. Married, to Rosanna for 32 years, with two children, Matthew (Georgia Tech Graduate) and Katherine (Soon to be a University of Georgia graduate. To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more abut business financing: https://info.denim.com/download-scorecard To learn more about Tai Software: https://tai-software.com/request-demo/

On the Second Section Podcast Mike Rose is back and he is going to talk about his latest article in Model Railroad Hobbyist (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/) where he will deep dive operations on his Conrail Lehigh Line in 1984.  Mike is a fan favorite and always entertains us and the Section Crew! Also on the show we see What's on your workbench and crown a winner at the end of the show. Mike also has a YouTube channel where he shows off his modeling and also hosts live streams for his CREW CALL Podcast!!!  His YouTube channel is fantastic and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@mikerosehobbiesMike has a full blown online shop as well  check out his wares here:https://www.mrhobby.com/

As Norfolk Southern Vice President Transportation, Joe Gioe is responsible for leading a culture of safe, predictable and consistent service by empowering transportation team members to meet the needs of NS customers. He also leads the Performance Excellence (PE) group, which is responsible for establishing operating processes and measuring performance. The group partners closely with Operations leaders and their teams, including Transportation, Advanced Train Control, Engineering and Safety. PE's mission is standardizing NS's needs to achieve its performance mission. The PE team does this through standardizing process. At the ballast line, the PE team works to integrate processes, regardless of craft, from multiple disciplines so NS can provide the best service and grow. PE is housed in the Operations department but touches many different teams throughout NS. The team is focused on safety first, followed by supporting operational excellence. The team cascades best practices throughout the network to increase information delivery speed. PE also provides daily tactical support to departments throughout Operations. The team is working on standardizing best practices and getting standard operating procedures embedded throughout Operations, laying the bedrock for safety. The team is also focused on enhancing and refining technology to deliver reliable, resilient service. PE's long-term goal are to position Norfolk Southern as the leader in continuous improvement, to standardize and then optimize, to be a constant learning organization, and to be proactive with adapting. Appointed Vice President Transportation in 2023, Joe Gioe has 19 years of experience in the rail industry. He joined Norfolk Southern in 2021 as Assistant Vice President Network Optimization. Previously, he was at BNSF Railway, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in Transportation and Service Design. A third-generation railroader whose family roots go back to the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Conrail, Gioe began his career as a conductor and locomotive engineer. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science from Colorado State University Global.

It's part three of the Ken McCorry Chronicles, and during this episode, we tried to convince him to let us take the Corvette out for a spin. We also investigate the changing eras and railroads on the three-hundred-mile-long Buffalo Line and what's behind them. We find out how difficult it is, how much different equipment is needed and what's behind it all. For this podcast were joined by former Conrail employee Doug Watts who's been operating on Ken‘s layouts before the barn was even built. Plus, there's plenty of discussion about how to maintain one of the largest layouts in the country. It's a great podcast and one for sure you'll enjoy!!

Time has passed, a year has gone by, and another visit to the Station Inn in Cresson, Pennsylvania has produced more great interviews with some very interesting characters. Situated beside the Norfolk Southern's main line from Altoona to Johnstown, Pennsylvania fighting over some of the steepest mainline grades east of the Mississippi. It's a busy helper district with high-volume traffic. In part, one of the Cresson Chronicles, we interviewed a delightful fellow known as John Zelehoski with a plethora of unfinished stories. We talked to Doug Watts, a former Conrail employee, lifelong railroader and finally someone that's becoming a fan favorite with his cheerful personality, Ralph Heiss, or we like to refer to him as Ralphie Boy. This is a great podcast and one we're sure you'll enjoy.

The train derailment disaster in East Palestine, Ohio catapulted the degraded condition of the US's freight rail network into national consciousness. But workers have been sounding the alarm for years. Long hours, short staffs, poor sick leave, and dangerously extended trains have raised the risks inherent in railroad operations for workers and the public in order to fatten the profit margins of corporate rail carriers. While the Department of Transportation has called for stricter regulation in the wake of East Palestine and other recent disasters, rank-and-file workers say it's not enough. The problem is not simply one of inadequate regulation, but the power of private, profit-driven interests to shape what is ultimately public infrastructure. Thus comes the call to nationalize the railroads. But how might this be accomplished, and how effectively can it solve the problems plaguing the rail system today? Journalist and professor Kari Lyderson and former Railroad Workers United General Secretary Ron Kaminkow join TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez to discuss current issues in the US rail system, and the potential solutions nationalization could offer.Kari Lyderson is a Chicago-based journalist, author and assistant professor at Northwestern University, where she leads the investigative specialization at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is the author of numerous books, including Mayor 1%: Rahm Emanuel and the Rise of Chicago's 99% and Closing the Cloud Factories: Lessons from the Fight to Shut Down Chicago's Coal Plants. Until recently, Ron Kaminow served as General Secretary of Railroad Workers United. Prior to hiring out as a brakeman with Conrail in 1996, he served as President of AFSCME Local 634 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2005, Kaminkow helped to found Railroad Operating Crafts United (ROCU), an RWU predecessor. A former brakeman, conductor, and engineer for Conrail and later NS in Chicago, he formerly worked for Amtrak in Milwaukee and Chicago. He currently is working as an Amtrak engineer in Reno, Nevada, where he is the Vice President of BLET Local 51.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

In this episode of his "Thinking Out Loud" series, Double D discusses the Rail Workers Union recent call for nationalization of all rail lines in the US, Mexico, and Canada.Jumping in to the video, Double D reads excerpts from an article published by "People's World" which outlines some of the recent labor struggle between RWU and the big rail bosses, as well as highlighting their recent call for nationalization of all rail lines in the United States.Double D shows how the Steering Committee of the RWU sees nationalization as a fight not just for economic justice but for democracy. Double D contrasts this perspective with the on going political theater of Democrats claiming that "American democracy is under siege" by right wing political forces. He agreeing with that reality, Double D points out that both the political class and the media class leave any and all notion of economic democracy out of this discussion. He asserts that capitalism and democracy are not only not synonymous, they are in fact contrary to one another, and that so long as social, economic, and political life is dominated by corporations, American democracy will remain on life support.Double D examines the authoritarian structure of capitalism, outlining the concept of the "dictatorship of capital" and analyzes how the corporation is in its essence an authoritarian structure. Relating this to the rail road, he shows how big rail bosses have ousted 29% of the rail road work force over the last eight years, and have continued to boast record profits straight through the Great Recession and even the pandemic.Ruminating on this reality, Double D considers the madness of having the profit motive as the driving ideological force within your society. He points out how rail lines have begun looking at profit margin as the primary definition of the success of the rail road. He asks what is the purpose of a railroad? To make money? Or to transport human beings and freight? He goes on to examine how the profit motive has warped every aspect of American society, citing food production, entertainment and the arts, and even national security and foreign policy.Analyzing some history of the rail lines, Double D explains how nationalization is nothing new in US history. He outlines how the government took several bankrupt or defunct rail lines, and merged them into one federally owned company known as "Conrail" back in 1976. He shows however, that while the government was able to return the rail lines to profitability, the federal assets were sold off to two rail giants, who then split up the network, and discontinued many of the smaller branches. He goes on to examine the 1918 Railroad Control Act, through which the US government seized control of all rail lines to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of military equipment and personnel during the First World War. He then shows how a majority of rail workers voted to maintain nationalization as the rail roads began to move back into private hands. Double D asks how we could possibly living in a democracy, when a majority of workers who do all of the work vote a certain way, yet the ownership class still remains in control of one of the most essential parts of our national infrastructure.youtube.com/entitledmillennialspaypal.me/entitledmillennialspatreon.com/entitledmillennials

Mike Rose from "Crew Call with Mike Rose" joins the section crew tonight to talk about his impressive HO Scale Model Railroad featuring Conrail!  We'll dive into #notsponsored, the Shortline of the Show, and #whatsonyourworkbench!Find Mike here!Mike Rose Hobbies: https://www.mrhobby.com/Crew Call with Mike Rose: https://themodelrailroadpodcast.com/Crew Call with Mike Rose FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/53404768126Be sure to join us live and get a chance to ask Mike about his layout and interests in model railroading!You can see and hear more of the Second Section Podcast by checking out the links below!Subscribe to our channel by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondSectionPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Wanna be part of the Section Crew?  Join our Facebook community here: www.facebook.com/groups/secondsectionpodcast/Check us out at our website: https://secondsectionpodcast.com/

It's finally happening, our long AML Nation nightmare is finally coming to an end and TomStock 2020 is literally just weeks away. One of the greatest gatherings in AML history is about to take place with four days of peace, love and little trains !! It's a jam pack festival with your fellow AMLer's coming from all over the globe for this special event. Starting with dinner at the Shady Maple restaurant on Wednesday evening, a Budd Car ride on Thursday to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania via the Reading and Northern Railroad, a bus tour on Friday to Strasburg Railway, a hobby shop, Dairy Queen and Ken McCorry's fabulous Conrail layout. Saturday is the sometimes-annual AML BBQ followed by an evening game of double “A' baseball with the Reading Fightin' Phils taking on the Portland Sea Dogs. This is gonna be an AML event to remember, so pack plenty of sunscreen, your favorite AML t-shirt and get ready for the time of your life !!

TRNN viewers may remember a recent interview we published at the beginning of February in which Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez spoke with retired railway engineer Jeff Kurtz about a US District Court blocking railroad workers at BNSF Railway from striking over the recent implementation of a draconian new attendance policy. Even if the story has faded from the headlines, the struggles railroad workers are facing have not gone away in the slightest, and workers and their families have reported that BNSF's “Hi-Viz” policy has been a disaster for them and for the railroad industry. In this crucial follow-up report, Alvarez speaks with Jeff Kurtz and Ron Kaminkow of Railroad Workers United about what workers have been going through since the implementation of this new attendance policy and what can be done about it.Jeff Kurtz was a railway engineer and union member for 40 years. He served as a union officer most of his career, including eight years as president of BLET Local 391 and chairman of the BLET Iowa State Legislative Board, where he oversaw safety and legislative matters for the union in the state for four railroads for 10 years. He retired in 2014 and served as state representative for one term in the Iowa House after winning the 2018 election in his House district. He now works in a volunteer capacity with Railroad Workers United and the local labor chapter of the Iowa Federation of Labor. Ron Kaminkow is currently serving as General Secretary of Railroad Workers United. Prior to hiring out as a brakeman with Conrail in 1996, he served as President of AFSCME Local 634 in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2005, Kaminkow helped to found Railroad Operating Crafts United (ROCU), an RWU predecessor. A former brakeman, conductor, and engineer for Conrail and later NS in Chicago, he formerly worked for Amtrak in Milwaukee and Chicago. He currently is working as an Amtrak engineer in Reno, Nevada, where he is the Vice President of BLET Local 51.Read the transcript of this interview: https://therealnews.com/railroad-workers-are-being-ground-to-dust-who-will-help-themPre-Production/Studio: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

This is the first episode of Living with Steam EXTRA, where between episodes of the main podcast, I'll share railroad recordings made by folks other than John Prophet. On a cold, early evening in February 1993, I was inside Central Terminal in Buffalo, NY having a "look-around" with several friends. While everyone was off exploring the tower section, I wandered up to the 10th floor because I wanted to attempt to make a recording of what the outside of the facility sounded like. The mainline of the NYC (then Conrail) was obviously several hundred feet in front, and the tracks coming off the Belt Line (heading east) were right below the window I was looking out from. I lowered microphones out from two windows facing the tracks and connected them to a portable cassette deck I had brought with me. For 16 minutes, I sat in the window watching everything unfold outside the Terminal while the tape recorder captured it all... including some of my friends walking around the floor. Quiet, please! This may not be a recording of steam engines, but the recording might give you a good representation of what it may have sounded like to work at Central Terminal with the continuous and often very busy rail activity going on outside.

Understanding Conrail with Brian Gorton Brian Gorton and Joe Lynch discuss understanding Conrail. Brian is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets, which serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. About Brian Gorton Brian E. Gorton joined Conrail in 1987 as a conductor. He advanced to the position of Assistant Terminal Superintendent before departing Conrail prior to the CSXT and Norfolk Southern acquisition of Conrail in 1998. After his departure from Conrail, he worked at the Union Pacific Railroad where he held various positions in the Transportation Department including General Manager of UP's Houston and Gulf Coast Service Units. On April 19, 2021, Brian rejoined Conrail and was appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, bringing with him over 30 years of railroad experience and expertise. About Conrail  Conrail is an American railroad company. It operates three networks—the North Jersey, South Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit Shared Assets Areas, where it serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Customers located along Conrail's lines have access to the national rail network through either railway. As a local rail service provider, it's Conrail's job to make sure that customers' freight shipments are safely and efficiently moved between their rail sidings and the long-distance freight trains operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern. CSX and Norfolk Southern handle all commercial matters for customers. However, Conrail plays a critical role in serving shippers and receivers as a service provider for our owners. Key Takeaways: Understanding Conrail Brian Gorton is the President & Chief Operating Officer of Conrail Shared Assets, which serves as a contract local carrier and switching company for its owners, CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway. In the podcast interview, Brian explains Conrail's capabilities, service area, history, operations, and the advantages that rail brings to high-volume shippers. In the spring of 1997, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) and CSX Corporation (CSX) agreed to acquire Conrail through a joint stock purchase. CSX and NS split most of the Company's assets between them. The approved merger plan restructured Conrail into a Switching and Terminal Railroad operating about 1,200 miles of track in three regional areas. On June 1, 1999, Conrail began operating as a Switching and Terminal Railroad for its owners, NS and CSX, in the three geographical areas of Northern New Jersey, Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit, Michigan. In 2007, it expanded its operations from Northern New Jersey to Staten Island, New York. Advantages of rail transport: Cost effective. Shippers often save money by switching from truck to rail. Sustainability. Rail transport is more environmentally friendly and produces less greenhouse gas emissions than over the road trucking. Great option for high-volume shippers. A double-stacked train can move more freight than hundreds of trucks. Reliability. Trains run on a track and on a schedule, so traffic and weather are seldom an issue. Access to capacity. Many shippers use rail as an alternative to the driver and truck constrained over the road market. Intermodal shipping which utilizes rail transport is often the most efficient transportation mode for shippers, particularly high-volume shippers. Learn More About Understanding Conrail Brian Gorton Conrail The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Today we coverer the Conrail boyz, a crew of amazing contemporary train robbers that hacked the system and cleaned out cargo trains of all their sweet, sweet, late 90s, merch like Tommy Hilifiger threads and probably wrap-around Oakleys and wide legged JNCO jeans. One of the coolest parts...these guys robbed the trains while they were moving. HEEEISST 

It's time for another exciting round of the Kelly Questions with one of Conrail's biggest fans, we've all got to know him up and personal from his fabulous Facebook live podcasts featuring operations in upstate New York and now it's our chance to find out how he holds up under pressure. It's our very own “Uncle” Dave, as he dons the tin foil helmet and gets ready to answer some of the most toughest questions in the hobby today. So grab yourself a big bowl of shredded timetables, a tall cool glass of melted aerosol cheese and enjoy!!

Conrail guy, flight attendant and museum curator walk into a bar… Sounds like a great lead in for a joke but instead it's the lead in for the AML Nation's Christmas Eve Special featuring our very “Uncle” Dave Abeles, Tracy Boyd the official flight attendant of the AML Network and Michelle Kempema the fastest talking museum curator east of the Rockies !! This podcast is like the jelly of the month club… it's the gift that just keeps on giving. So grab yourself a bowl of last year's butternut squash, a steaming hot mug of leftover gravy and enjoy!!

In Series 1 ~ Episode 3 we speak to David Hohnstein alias Sparky107107 who is a canadian model railroader and a life long fan of Conrail. Jenny Kirk of Wear Yard tells us all about how she first got into the hobby and how it has developed so far. We have episode 2 of the very popular disaster diaries with James Cullen of the JamesDEMU channel. Railway related news, live stream listings and details of competitions that are about to go live across the model railway community. If you would like to be involved in the podcast please get in touch with us by email on contactus@mrycg.com. Please visit our website mrycg.com to see what we do and how you can join our popular group.

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.

At 9:30 PM Saturday April 18th, Dave Abeles will host the second ‘Virtual Op Session' on his Onondaga Cutoff. All the action will take place at MP 279, next to the dairy farm on a clear fall morning in 1994. Grab your Dodge Caravan and head trackside for some great train watching action. This is Conrail's Chicago Line and Dave will tell us all about each train that passes by. So grab your high vis vest a couple of bags of chips, a case of cold ones and enjoy!!!

Not everything in life is simple to understand but when it comes to this modeler and his love of the Denver & Rio Grande Western it seemed only natural that he'd throw himself into modeling Conrail in upstate New York during the 1990's. The Onondaga Cutoff, is a proto-freelanced railroad that's gaining recognition for innovative thinking and exciting round the clock operations. It's the beginning, of a thirty seven part trilogy, introducing you to a railroad that's becoming a force in the hobby. Enjoy !!

Ed Bensinger’s technology career includes 21 years of Microsoft certification and jobs working for Conrail, Motorola, Fijitsu, MindSpring and Earthlink, and a nuclear power plant, prior to founding Bensinger Consulting in 2003.His firm specializes in providing IT solutions nationwide for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them save thousands of dollars on hiring, salaries, and benefits, while improving their network with Enterprise Class solutions and years of experience.Ed Bensinger is committed to the highest customer service, far beyond just fixing problems. Ed is a trusted advisor. He helps clients make informed decisions that balance their IT needs with budgetary concerns. Ed partners with clients every step of the way, each and every day.From tea bag manufacturers to commercial real estate firms, Bensinger Consulting provides IT solutions that support clients doing in excess of $1,000,000,000 in annual sales.Visit the Website: bensingerconsulting.comMedia ContactCompany Name: Bensigner ConsultingContact Person: Ed BensignerEmail: info@bensingerconsulting.comPhone: 602-899-3369Country: United StatesWebsite: http://www.bensingerconsulting.comThe Thought Leaders Showhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-thought-leaders-show/

Ed Bensinger’s technology career includes 21 years of Microsoft certification and jobs working for Conrail, Motorola, Fijitsu, MindSpring and Earthlink, and a nuclear power plant, prior to founding Bensinger Consulting in 2003.His firm specializes in providing IT solutions nationwide for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them save thousands of dollars on hiring, salaries, and benefits, while improving their network with Enterprise Class solutions and years of experience.Ed Bensinger is committed to the highest customer service, far beyond just fixing problems. Ed is a trusted advisor. He helps clients make informed decisions that balance their IT needs with budgetary concerns. Ed partners with clients every step of the way, each and every day.From tea bag manufacturers to commercial real estate firms, Bensinger Consulting provides IT solutions that support clients doing in excess of $1,000,000,000 in annual sales.Visit the Website: bensingerconsulting.comMedia ContactCompany Name: Bensigner ConsultingContact Person: Ed BensignerEmail: info@bensingerconsulting.comPhone: 602-899-3369Country: United StatesWebsite: http://www.bensingerconsulting.comThe Thought Leaders Showhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-thought-leaders-show/

This week on Flashpoint with KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg: A debate over the clean up of the infamous Conrail tracks in Kensington. Newsmaker Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen and the "Non-Profit of the Week" is Philadelphia OIC. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  On this edition of the Middle Chamber Books and Music Podcast, we chat with Texas-based author Terry Beck, whose book, A Train of Thoughts: Forty Years Workin' on the Railroad, is a collection of stories based on Terry's 40 years of experience working the Santa Fe Railroad. [spp-player] You can learn more about Terry's writing on his Facebook page. He also blogs and you can follow him on Twitter. Buy Terry's book here.

With two busy rail lines, NJ Transit and Conrail, passing through Cranford, safety is an issue of concern to parents, law enforcement and others. Operation Lifesaver New Jersey provides education to any group requesting it. Tom Jedic serves on the executive board of the organization and also is a special agent for the Norfolk Southern Police. He talked with Cranford Radio's Bernie Wagenblast about the issue and what's being done.

T J Gaffney has worked on several preservation projects in the Port Huron, Michigan area.  He joins Bob Alkire for a live broadcast for a conversation about historic preservation, his company Streamline Historic Services and his job at Conrail.  Join us a t 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern at 646-716-7106.

Philadelphia: A Railroad History describes the remarkable development of the railroad industry in Philadelphia and the intense competition that pitted the Pennsylvania Railroad against the Reading Railroad, and those two titans against the formidable Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to dominate the regional market. The book details the impact of the rail industry on four local firms—Baldwin Locomotive, the Cramp Shipyard, Midvale Steel and the Budd Company—and on the Philadelphia waterfront and its port. And it concludes with speculation on the impact, challenges and opportunities presented by Conrail’s acquisition by CSX and Norfolk Southern. Philadelphia: A Railroad History also highlights the key roles of the city’s industrial giants during this colorful era, including Steven Girard, Matthias Baldwin, William Sellers, Franklin Gowen, John W. Garrett, George Roberts and Edward G. Budd. Edward Duffy is a graduate of La Salle and Temple Universities. He has worked for Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce, its Planning Commission, its Port Corporation, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. Edward Duffy’s interest in railroads dates from his role as liaison between the City of Philadelphia and various rail reorganization agencies in the early 1970s that resulted in the creation of Conrail in 1976.

Whether you had to find a mirror to see yours or you could just look down and not miss it, we've all had first encounters with our bits, you know, our genitals. In a culture that espouses a specific body ideal, we can't escape wondering if even our most private parts hold up by comparison. Bodies are amazing because of diversity not despite it. In this episode, Cooper, Ginger, Dylan and Katie Mack discuss how body positivity wins the day. To SheVibe: Thank you! Your magazine cover is … without too much hyperbole… possibly the greatest thing that has ever happened. It’s amazing and we will show our appreciation at every opportunity. We dedicate this episode to you. We discuss a couple email responses to the following letters (warning: politics ahead): Cooper... Cooper... Cooper... I'm disappointed. I listen to your podcast regularly and am a fan. But as a Kinkster/swinger/conservative I have to say I was saddened by your recent spewing of vitriol towards anyone who doesn't believe as you believe. For background.... I am a straight, polyamorous, loving dominant male. I was raised with 4 sisters by parents that instilled common courtesy and respect. From the day I started studying about alternative lifestyles, I was repeatedly reminded that "My kink is not your kink". I understood that as a clear directive to not be derisive towards another's proclivities. As long as it was safe sane and consensual, more power to them. I may not know all the intricacies of their dynamic and it wasn't my job to pass judgement. I had hoped for the same kind of inclusion and acceptance from your podcast. Your dismissive attitude towards Christians and republicans was quite disconcerting. Your right to be an Atheist does not preclude another from believing in the "fairy tales" they hold dear. Your right to vote based on a woman's choice of what to do with their body does not preclude another from believing that bigger government will NOT ensure the rights of the individual are protected and/or provided for. With the history of Conrail, the Postal Service and Veterans Hospitals as examples, I'm more convinced than ever that the answer lies in the community rather than a larger ineffective centralized governments control. I'm sure you don't want to hear my political leanings any more than I want to hear about your epic prostate orgasm. That being said, I would never denigrate you for your kink or political affiliations. And to Dylan: Just finished LotSS 220, and I wanted to write in with a comment on Dylan's suggestion for a family-friendly sexy vacation destination. While he's anxiously waiting for Disney Cruise Lines to launch their Multi-Tier Mascot Mediterranean Fuckboat, his suggestion of a build-your-own vacation is workable, with one caveat; expecting a gathering of children to make it through the night without finding -something- they think they need an adult for, especially when it's super important that they stay away, is utter folly, no matter how much you pay the kids who are ostensibly in charge. But this is a problem that can be solved by logistics. If you know you have N couples with children who would be up for a sexy vacation (I am assuming you are on the board of the Homeowners Association to have access to that sort of info) you book your hotel rooms for at least N nights. Each couple then volunteers to watch the kids during one evening while the rest of the party congregates at a room at an entirely different hotel for sexy times. That way, every adult gets at least N-1 opportunities to participate, the kids get N awesome sleepover-like parties, and nobody has to leave their kids under the care of someone they don't trust enough to show their junk to. Remember, it takes a village to raise an orgy.

Trains Magazine columnist Don Phillips will be Bob and Elizabeth's guest on Saturday's show. He has covered transportaion for many years including the formation of Amtrak and Conrail and deregulation. Mr Phillips has covered every major train wreck and airline crash since 1989. In addition he has written about international transportation issues for the International Herald Tribune. Mr. Phillips retired from daily reporting in 2006 but still writes several magazine columns including Trains Magazine, where he has written a transportation column for the last 35 years

We have renamed our podcast to match the new branding of our blog. “Lubetkin on Communications” better captures the goal of our blog and podcast series, which is to provide a forum for discussion of important communications and public relations issues with newsmakers in the field. But in this episode, we depart from our coverage of public relations to chat with an old friend, David Kwechansky of Toronto, about the most famous electric locomotive in railroading history, the GG-1. David commissioned Grif Teller, the Pennsylvania Railroad's legendary calendar artist, to paint the image above for David's personal collection. Then he got a bright idea. Wouldn't it be cool to ask NJ Transit for a ride on that exact GG-1 locomotive? I was doing public relations for Conrail. Conrail was the contract operator of commuter rail service for NJ Transit in New Jersey when I was assigned to make the arrangements for David's engine ride. David's journey to New Jersey to ride GG-1 #4884 and pick up his painting from Grif Teller's Little Falls, NJ, studio were the subject of an extensive article in Trains Magazine in December 1981.   Three years later, “PodWife” Judy and I got to ride in the cab of GG-1 #4877 when NJ Transit sponsored a special railfan excursion to celebrate the retirement of the last GG-1 from regular rail service. There were several railfan rides on October 29, 1983, but Judy and I were lucky enough to be in the cab on the very last run of the day…and I had a microcassette recorder with me to capture some of the sounds – decades before podcasting became available.   Listen to the podcast here:   Download the podcast program here (Two-channel mono MP3 file, 54.3 mb, duration 00:43:22.)   Subscribe to the RSS feed for the “Lubetkin on Communications” podcast series. Apple iPod owners, subscribe to the “Lubetkin on Communications” podcast series in the Apple iTunes Music Store. Keywords: lubetkin, nj, new jersey, gg-1, railroad, loewy, locomotive, electric, penn central, nj transit, prr, kwechansky, trains magazine, grif teller, painting, trains, railfan del.icio.us Tags: lubetkin,nj,new jersey,gg-1,railroad,loewy,locomotive,electric,penn central,nj transit,prr,kwechansky,trains magazine,grif teller,painting,trains,railfan Technorati Tags: lubetkin,nj,new jersey,gg-1,railroad,loewy,locomotive,electric,penn central,nj transit,prr,kwechansky,trains magazine,grif teller,painting,trains,railfan Produced in the studios of Professional Podcasts LLC, Cherry Hill, NJ.

In Middle Chamber Books Podcast #5 , we interview Rush Loving Jr., a former associate editor of Fortune magazine, and author of The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry, about the recent history of U.S. railroads, particularly the Penn Central, its bankruptcy and consolidation into Conrail, and then Conrail's privatization and sale. Rush Loving steps off an inspection trip on a Norfolk Southern locomotive in October 2003. The book is available for sale in the Middle Chamber Book Store (www.middlechamberbooks.com), or by clicking here. Download the podcast here (Stereo MP3, 50.2 mb, 35:40 duration) Please take part in our podcast listener survey. Click on the icon or follow this link. Thanks!