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Singapore Mass Transit Video

ranieri71 — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:12:01 +0000

Singapore has one of the world’s most efficient mass transit systems. Enjoy!

Converted coal mine turned into a ride

ranieri71 — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:42:24 +0000

Really cool idea!

Amaravathi Express from Vasco to Howrah

ranieri71 — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:12:47 +0000

Spectacular video of scenery and of course the train, 8047 Amaravathi Express from Vasco to Howrah hauled by Gooty Alco WDM-3a 14013 and banked by twin Gooty Alco WDM-3a 14714 & 14656 at Dudhsagar Falls Station on the Vasco-Londa Braganza Ghat Section with 1 in 37 (2.7%)gradient.

Amtrak’s train outside Albuquerque

ranieri71 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:23:07 +0000

Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief #3 as it makes its way west out of Albuquerque, NM. This train is currently running on-time shortly after departing from the downtown station, and is already at almost full speed. There are two P42s on this train, #44 leading with #10 trailing. Recorded on February 27, 2012.

Train Wrecks Abound

ranieri71 — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:55:46 +0000

To generate a lot of my topics, I subscribe to updates from Google News tagged “train”. On a recent day, the entire news was filled with stories of train wrecks. See the screen shots from this one email below.

I can generate several thoughts from this event:

The condition of train travel in world is in vast need of improvement.
The media enjoys a train wreck story (indeed many of the stories covered the same wrecks).
How sad that more news about increasing train travel, promotion of train travel, or development of new routes is NOT in the news.

Kalamazoo to Chicago High Speed Rail, Kalamazoom

ranieri71 — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:28:03 +0000

New Kalamazoo, Michigan to Chicago high speed rail, which I call KalamaZOOM (coined here first 2.21.2012).

Model Train Information Needed for Starters

ranieri71 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:07:08 +0000

Before you start building a model train layout you will need a lot of information. You have a lot of decision to make about your layout. Model train information can be found several different ways. You can subscribe to magazines on train modeling, or go to the library. Most libraries have model magazines you can read for free. Also you can find model train books on any type or gauge of model train you may want to model. One of the most popular model magazines is the Model Railroader. This magazine stated it publication in 1910. Get as much information as you can, before beginning your layout. All of these books and magazines just give ideas of what you can model. It will be left up to you to decide what you are going to model.The first thing you need to decide is what scale you are going to model in. This may be decided by the amount of space you have for your layout, or it could be decided by maybe a train set that you may already have. Also this could be decided just because you like a certain size train. This is for you to figure out. You are the one in control. Once you decide what scale you need you can narrow you information down to this scale. You can find books on just the scale you are modeling or you can buy books that cover all scales. Model trains come in many different scales. The smallest is Z scale. This scale has a ratio of 1:220. The N scale is next with a ratio of 1:160. The most popular scale is HO which stands for half of O. This scale has a ratio of 1:87. The O scale has a ratio of 1:48 and is twice the size of HO. The next scale is a very popular scale for outdoor modeling. This scale is the G scale also known as the Garden scale. There are many scale smaller, larger, or in between theses scale but, these are the most popular.

Now that you have your scale, you will need to find a track plan and decide what type of terrain your train will be running on and through. You can find a ton of books with track plans. Also you can even find free track plans from many track manufacturers. Atlas model train manufacturer even offer free software to design you own layout. This software is designed for you to use Atlas track. Once you get you track planned, you will need to model the surrounding area of your layout. You can model forest, fields, meadows, rivers, mountains, farms, towns, and even city landscapes. When building your layout, remember that a railroad needs a reason to exist. For example you might want to model a coal mining operation. Your train would be hauling coal to a coal processing plant. Another thing you could model would be a passenger train hauling people from one town to another. You would need passenger stations where you passengers could catch the train. These are things you need to consider when you start modeling your layout. The most important information is to always have fun.

Thank you,

Steve Barnett

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hobbies-articles/what-model-train-information-you-need-3020393.html

About the Author

Steve Barnett is a model train expert. For more information on model trains visit, http://www.trainmodelingbook.com/model-train-information/.

Author: Steve Barnett

Take the Fast Train to Vegas

ranieri71 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:37:21 +0000

DesertXpress High Speed Rail Service

Yes, the DesertXpress train from Victorville to Las Vegas is going to happen!

The federal government has issues final environmental clearance that will allow the project to proceed. This is on a path to be the first bullet train in the US.

One remaining hurdle is federal clearance for financing the $6 billion private project. DesertXpress is confident that finances will come through.

Luxury trains will transport passengers for $50 fares by 2015 along a 190 mile route that should take 80 minutes with speeds reaching 150 mph.

Link to DesertXpress.

CityRail A set Waratah Train departing from Olympic Park Station

ranieri71 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:27 +0000

What a first class facility!

Success Story: Passenger Train Service to Cedar Rapids Iowa

ranieri71 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:40:18 +0000

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Another successful story, proving grassroots efforts to promote train travel can work. A rail history group, the National Railway Historical Society, was instrumental in bringing passenger trains to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization has 14,000 members and chapters all over the country. Train service will be to Chicago and will initiate with the organization’s annual conference in June 2012. The line is supposed to be a green line as well using biofuels.

Iowa-Chicago Train Service On its way