We currently have an ongoing 3-part series in Ties about this fascinating and historic line. CEA

HI folks So, is it correct that this line was built on the 1870s & 1880s? In the summary regarding pipe culverts, “L J & CIP” – is that Lock Joint and Cast Iron Pipe? Is “VCP”

Pullman Standard Library says 41-N-11 trucks with Decelostats(?) and clasp brakes for post-war cars. Mike Cathey Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Recently went through the complete Valuation Notes for the Akron Branch. This summary was fascinating.

All, SRHA recently partnered with Squadlocker to provide wearable items for its members. We currently offer hats, ladies and men’s polo shirts, and lightweight jackets. All are embroidered with the

Ike, Of course you know I find this topic marginally interesting since it’s how I earned my living for a while. I’m going to add a little more dryness to the pot if that’s ok. To shed a little

Ike, Thanks for sharing. Not everyone finds this kind of info interesting, but there are a few of us. You'll have to sound out the RPM organizers to see what they think. Heck people thanked me for

It’s important to understand there are multiple ICC reports than can provide quite detailed history on a railroad’s rolling stock and fixed plant. I’ve uploaded four examples* to Google Drive

Allen, I believe Southern used 41N trucks. Still looking for documentation. Mike Cathey Orange, Va. Sent from Mail for Windows 10

What make and model of trucks were used on Southern Streamline passenger cars in the 50s? Thanks Allen Cain -- Allen Cain Modeling the Southern in 1955 in HO Scale

The answer depends on the state's valuation rules. Real estate is typically assessed and taxed pursuant to state law -- so you need to look at the laws, and the lawsuits over those laws, in the

I would suspect there might be different taxes, including property tax, corporate income tax, local taxes, etc. I would bet differences depend upon whether there were laws, charters, or agreements

I don’t know. I assume that if the RR was paying taxes on the line when it was in service, it would pay taxes on it if it remained in place even if unused. Just my guess.

Question: When a section of railroad is either unused or out of service (i.e. - Railbanked), are the taxes on the property of the railroad the same as when it is in service and deriving income and

The SRHA Archives contain many items that discuss changes in passenger train schedules, stops and consists. There is a great amount of information available but researching and organizing it is a

JC if you are on this list could you email me at <srrfan1401@...> thanks Fenton

The two times I rode #7, there weren't enough people on board to have that kind of worry -- no more than 3 or 4 of us plus the crew -- and only peanut butter and cheese crackers in the vending machine

The original Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 included the following authorization for the Interstate Commerce Commission:"SEC. 801 ADEQUACY OF SERVICE.The Commission is authorized to prescribe such

Wouldn’t it have been lovely to be seated next to the vending machine? People stumbling over you to get their bag of chips, asking for change, etc. I can only imagine.

Southern wanted out too; it just was sneakier about it. Before Amtrak, box meals were often offered after dining cars were removed from Southern trains. This was a good news/bad news situation - the