September 8, 2023
In the photo at left, MRID president Steve Olson, left, presents Kadee's Michael Dunham with the Hall of Fame award. John Sacerdote, right, received the Bobbye Hall Award.
The Model Railroad Industry Division of the Hobby Manufacturers Association inducted its newest Hall of Fame member and recognized the 2023 Bobbye Hall Award winner in August at the NMRA National Train Show. Michael N. Dunham of Kadee Quality Products Co. is the 52nd member …
With the help of Amtrak, Texas’ high-speed rail plan appears to be back on track. Texas Central Partners (“Texas Central”) and Amtrak said earlier this month that they are seeking opportunities to advance planning and analysis work associated with the proposed Dallas-to-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail …
August 18, 2023
UPDATED/From News Releases A month-long strike of port workers in Western Canada ended in early August, restoring container traffic to two of the country’s busiest gateways. International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada members voted nearly 75 percent percent in favor of a settlement with the …
July 4, 2023 / Updated August 14, 2023
ScaleTrains announced last week that it acquired ExactRail, a manufacturer of HO- and N-scale freight cars and bridges. The addition nearly doubles ScaleTrains’ freight car offerings, the company said in a statement. ScaleTrains was to announce the first N-scale freight car later in June at …
June 12, 2023 / Updated July 25, 2023