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Race is on to determine the best of the best in 6th Annual 2014 Cowcatcher Gold Rail Awards

The nominees are in, and the race is on to determine the best of the best in the 6th Annual Cowcatcher Magazine Gold Rail Awards. Among the new nominees are the Colorado Railroad Museum for “Best Railroad Museum”, the Rocky Mountain, TECO Train Show and …

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Manufacturers unveil new products, make announcements at 43rd Annual Trainfest

WEST ALLIS, WI — More than 70 manufacturers gave a special preview of their product offerings at the 43rd annual Trainfest model railroad show that wraps up today at the Wisconsin Expo Center near Milwaukee. The three-day event, which began Friday evening with a preview …

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Competition expected to toughen as field grows for 6th Annual Cowcatcher Gold Rail Awards

Will the dynasties continue? The Oklahoma City Train Show, Discount Model Trains and the Fort Worth & Western Railroad have much to live up to in the Cowcatcher Magazine’s 6th Annual Gold Rail Awards for the best of the best in model railroading and rail …

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Concerns arise over ability of North American railroads to maintain pace with record grain crops

An anticipated record grain harvest is gaining traction among North American farmers but not so much on the rails. As wheat and soybean production surges, shipments on U.S. railroads have been delayed because of backlogs attributed to increased demand for rail cars that some say …

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New detail-rich, road-specific GP60 locomotive series in HO announced at National Train Show

Fox Valley Models took a turn from its usual focus on N scale products and announced Friday at the National Train Show in Cleveland a new GP60 locomotive series in HO. FVM will run GP60Ms and GP60B diesels in Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; BNSF Heritage …

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DART moves closer to opening light-rail service at D/FW International Airport with sneak preview

From staff reports and news releases Dallas Area Rapid Transit got a little closer to starting service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Tuesday when a select group of passengers got a sneak preview of the new Orange Line extension to Terminal A. A special …

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