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Railroad derailment expert Gary Wolf speaks with Trains Associate Editor Steve Sweeney about double-stack derailments in the 1970s and 1980s as well as his job investigating derailments around the world.

Brian talks with rail industry veteran Dan Bigda about issues in the industry and, specifically, the railcar supply business. This is the first in a multi-part conversation.

Passenger columnist Bob Johnston and Senior Editor David Lassen join Brian for a look at south Florida's new Brightline rail service! They talk about the equipment, stations, and onboard experience when traveling. (This episode was recorded in January 2019.)

Trains' Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and locomotive correspondent Chris Guss join Solomon this week to discuss cameras and railroad photography.

Beebe and Clegg are names synonymous with early railroad photography and familiar to most any railfan today. Brian talks with photographer and author John Gruber about their legacy in the 21st century.

Brian Solomon sits down with Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston and retired Amtrak engineer Craig Willett to talk about the national passenger carrier. This is the second in a multi-part conversation that began in Episode 2.

Brian talks to Jim Deegan of Rail Tours Ireland about traveling to Ireland, setting up rail tours on the island, Irish rail equipment, and more.

Brian talks to Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland about traveling to Ireland, Dublin's historic stations, the role of the Society, and much more.

A CSX Transportation CEO E. Hunter Harrison presents before the Surface Transportation Board on Oct. 11. More information is available from the STB: https://www.stb.gov/stb/audiomee.nsf/71c35e25bd34f1f68525653300425877/8832013effcfab5e852581b7004ca125?OpenDocumentand Trains Magazine: www.trainsmag.com

Trains editors talk about the rail news that is fit to speak for the week of Dec. 13, 2019. In this episode, Jim and Steve talk about BNSF "snow coaches", a Wabtec battery locomotive, weekly carload traffic, and more!Only from Trains!

Trains editors talk about rail news that's fit to print. This week, Jim and Steve talk about Big Boy No. 4014, National #TakeATrainToWorkDay, Canadian National workers' strike, and more!Only from Trains.

Trains editors discuss all the rail news that is fit to publish for the week of Nov. 15, 2018. This week's topics include: grand train stations, Santa Trains, and crude oil.

Read all of this week's news stories online: http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wireTrains editors present the week in railroad news for the week of Dec. 6, 2019. In this round-up, Jim and Steve talk about Union Pacific's lawsuit over an 1800s contract, freight traffic trends, and Amtrak's surprise box.Only from Trains!

Brian Solomon sits down with Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston and retired Amtrak engineer Craig Willett to talk about the national passenger carrier. This is the first in a multi-part conversation.

Brian has a lively chat with Trains' designers: Art Director Tom Danneman and Senior Graphic Designer Drew Halverson about railroad photography, train-watching out West, and the cameras they use.

Trains Associate Editors Brian Schmidt and S. Sweeney talk about their favorite historic and modern railroads in this inaugural Trains podcast.

Trains' passenger columnist Bob Johnston is back in the studio with retired engineer and passenger train aficionado Craig Willett and, of course, Brian Solomon. They talk about the passenger train dining experience, both on the beloved trains of the fallen flags and today on Amtrak.

This week, Associate Editor Brian Schmidt and Editor Jim Wrinn discuss Norfolk Southern's financials, new commuter power for California, two Texas derailments, narrow gauge steam in Maine, and much more!

Trains Editor Jim Wrinn and Associate Editor Steve Sweeney review the week in railroad news for the week of April 21. This week: Metra officials say they'll seek proposals for new passenger cars and locomotives; Colorado's Legislature moves the state one step closer to new intercity passenger service; highlights from CSX Corp. and Canadian Pacific earnings calls; news about Trains live-streaming, and more! Only from Trains!

This week, Associate Editor Steve Sweeney talks about Union Pacific 844 incident, the Red Devil, another Durango & Silverton disruption, Class I railroad earnings, and much more!