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Brian talks with railroader Mike Lacey about his multi-decade career. They discuss how Mike got into railroading with the Erie Lackawanna in 1968, stories from the road, leaving the industry after the formation of Conrail, and hiring out (again) with CSX in another decade.

Trains editors discuss railroad news that is fit to publish for the week of Feb. 14, 2020.

This week, Rob and Steve talk about a CSX derailment and fire, Canadian National's network shut down, and the return of the East Broad Top Railroad!

Trains editors discuss the news published during the week of Feb. 7, 2010.

This week, Steve talks about Canadian Pacific's derailment in Saskatchewan, another coal to oil conversion on the Colorado narrow gauge lines, BNSF Railway's $3-billion capital spending plan, and more!

Trains editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish!

This week, Jim and Steve talk about a re-built K-37 2-8-2 steam locomotive in Colorado, Class I railroad earnings, and a Charger locomotive test train.

We're back on the railfan track this week with railroad photography! Photographers Marshall W. Beecher and Chris Guss sit down with Brian to talk about the state of railroad photography, transitioning from photography to videography, photography equipment, and favorite locations.

Trains editors offer a round-up of the news that's fit to publish. This week, Jim and Steve talk about SEPTA's PCC cars; Union Pacific's rising stock price, what will happen to an N&W Y6, and more!

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 editors discuss rail news that's fit to publish for the week of Jan. 10, 2020. This week, Jim and Steve talk about the annual contractors' show in California, NYC subway car doors opening, and more!

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Brian continues his chat with Peter Rigney of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland. They talk about Irish locomotive designs, train crews and employment, train operations, and more!

Trains editors discuss all the rail news that's fit to print for the week of Jan. 3, 2020.

This week, Jim and Steve talk about a BNSF Railway derailment in Idaho, a judge's ruling on a Durango & Silverton lawsuit, and more.