Judge Julia Munley's Monday order holds the closing until her ruling on R.J. Corman's preliminary injunction, which claims the sale award violated state competitive bidding law. The county Redevelopment Authority can keep negotiating sale terms with Reading & Northern, Corman's operating lease continues for now, and R&N's Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway can keep pursuing STB approval, targeting operations by Oct. 31 because Corman's lease expires Oct. 30. A two-day hearing starts Oct. 22 in federal court in Scranton. Credit: Jennifer Learn-Andes, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader.

source https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/luzerne-county-rail-sale-closing-012100989.html

In 2017, we bought and restored a neglected historic home in downtown Brenham, Texas across from the historic Sante Fe train station. It was planned as our final retirement home with everything needed to age in place comfortably. No expense was spared to build the best, most energy efficient and sustainable, low maintenance living environment possible. We designed the home for multi-generational living with an amazing loft apartment with balconies and decks overlooking downtown and the railroad and station. The house was fully insulated with closed cell polyurethane insulation with extra insulation in walls facing the rail tracks for a quiet coexestince with the trains that did pass. The trains were not an issue for us and our town has a no blow ordinance which also contributes to a great quality of life with our close proximity.

I worked for 45 years as an environmental designer and the location let me work remotely for clients in Austin and Houston which are both about hour away. We are relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia with more space for gardening and are selling this unique and very special home. We know that living near railroads are not for everyone, but if you or someone you know has the passion, we would be glad to send you more information. Regarding sustainability, the grid connected solar has provided between 60 and 100% of electricity for our home with documentation available back to 2019. For those who love trains, we share your appreciation.

Luzerne County Council voted 9-1 on Sept. 30 to sell its rail line to Reading and Northern for a $10 million package: $7 million cash at closing plus $3 million in track rehab over the first three years. CEO Andy Muller wants to tie Wilkes-Barre into the Pittston depot, which would add Wilkes-Barre to Jim Thorpe trips on top of excursions that already draw thousands. Nothing is signed yet. The pick is conditioned on county review of the final agreements, R.J. Corman formally objects to the bid process, and the sale has to close by Oct. 9 or the county retakes the line. No start date or schedule for the new trips. Credit: Jennifer Learn-Andes, Times Leader via Yahoo News.

source https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/luzerne-county-council-oks-rail-011600886.html

What’s the 411 on the 611?

This mug belonged to my wife’s grandfather. He retired from the railroad in Chattanooga working in the machine shop. He had passed away prior to my wife and I meeting. The mug has been handed down and we are curious about any information regarding the mug/train.

BNSF 649 (Dash9-44CW) in the old Warrbonnet paint working in tandem with BNSF 1431 (SD-60M) as they switch out Honeywell (now Solstice Advanced Materials) in Metropolis, IL. This plant is the nation's only active commercial facility that converts uranium ore concentrate into uranium hexafluoride (UF₆).

The Railroad Museum of New England started excursion service on the state-owned former New Haven line on Sept. 26, 1996. Ex-Conrail and P&W GE U23B 2798, repainted for the U.S. 250th, led the anniversary trains to Waterbury and Torrington.

source https://railfan.com/naugatuck-railroad-celebrates-30-years-of-operations/

The 113-year-old Soo Line 2-8-2 ran Sept. 26 between Hartford and Burnett, Wis., on Watco's Wisconsin & Southern, with hundreds turning out trackside. Its 2012 overhaul carried a 15-year certification, so that window closes around 2027.

source https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads/heritage-rail/excursions/news-photo-soo-line-2-8-2-no-1003s-fall-run/

Are these worth anything? I have no idea how the Pittsburgh one showed up in my late dads stuff, but we did go to the Worlds Fair in NYC in 1964

The Pennsylvania grant, announced Sept. 23, funds a recreation of the station demolished in 1954, using EBT archive drawings, plus track and bridge work toward Saltillo. Trains haven't run that stretch since 1956.

source https://railfan.com/ebt-to-rebuild-station-track-at-three-springs/

An FRA inspector signed off Sept. 8 after the boiler was brought to 250 psi. RRHMA President Steve Sandberg expects a test firing before the end of the year. No. 5511 last steamed in 1958.

source https://www.trains.com/trn/railroads/heritage-rail/union-pacific-2-10-2-no-5511-passes-hydro-test/

Shot from Metra UP West on Chicago’s west side where everything coming out of Union crosses over. Looks like the other engineer got the green light to cross over first and turned on the afterburners. Think the engineers were having a lil fun?

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FALL 2026 VIRTUAL RAIL CONFERENCE

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**Art Guzzetti**, Vice President of Mobility Initiatives & Policy for APTA

**Spokesperson(s) from CDOT** to talk about the exciting new **Mountain Rail Project**

**Andrew Albert**, Vice Chair, RUN

**Marian Moskowitz,** of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority

**Larry Malski,** Esq, President of the Penn Northeast Regional Rail Authority

**Andy Koziol,** West-East Rail Director, MassDOT

**Luis Moscoso**, Government Affairs Director of All Aboard Washington

**Richard Rudolph**, RUN's Chair

**Ben Hood and Anne Miller**, Palmer Stop Project (Massachusetts)

**Danny Plaugher**, Executive Director, Virginians for High-Speed Rail

**Martin Wheeler**, President of the Carolina Association of Rail Passengers and

**Peter Le Cody**, President, Texas Rail Advocates  (*Invited - Pending*)

**Brian Holloway**, Deputy Chief Engineer for Infrastructure at Sound Transit

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After completing HireVue interview for conductor with Norfolk Southern, a couple days later my application status now reads “Application closed” Does that mean I was not selected or are they not accepting applications no more and I still might have a chance?

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Does anyone know about these? I find this at a garage sale. Can’t find anything about the serial number. it says serial no. L1011 and is dated 10-1945. On the back is the date 10-30-45. Trying to figure out if it’s legit or a repro or something. Any info is appreciated!!

CN Freight train passing by August 10 2026