Amtrak Railroad News

Delta Regional Authority announces 2008 grant awards

water improvements needs to improve fire protection at local industrial facilities. -$92,200 to Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad for improvements needed to serve area industries
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Wheelchairs forced onto streets when sidewalks arent plowed

they cross sidewalks. Again, we have to use the roads to cross, even in snow-free months. Why are railroad beds nice and smooth across the roads and bumpy on sidewalks? Please be prepared to find people in wheelchairs on the roads until the snow melts
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Amtrak Railroad Sites of Interest

The Sussex Railroad Company
The Sussex Railroad Company, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Railroad Heritage of Sussex County, New Jersey

Age of Steam Railroad Museum
Displays a collection of historic trains and rail equipment including Pullman sleeping cars steam, electric and diesel locomotives. Located in Dallas, Texas.

U.S. Department of Transportation
Oversees federal highway, air, railroad, and maritime and other transportation administration functions; components include the FAA, FHA, FRA, NHTSA, OIG, and STB. Site links to related agencies and organizations, safety resources, and current news.

Kato Precision Railroad Models
Japanese maker of HO and N model trains and accessories including American prototype models. [English, Japanese]

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