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FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, September 16, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Chessie System had a brief but meaningful lifespan

The Chessie System combined three railroads into an effective system. Read about its history and what happened to it.

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsMonday, September 13, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics/Fallen Flags: Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad made key acquisition in 1940

The Mobile, Gulf & Ohio Railroad is another "fallen flag." Read its story in this FreightWaves Classics article.

News

Jim Allen, PhotographerFriday, September 3, 2021

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‘Piece of living history’ — a special ride on UP’s Big Boy

What's it like to ride a historic locomotive? Go behind-the-scenes during FreightWaves' ride on the No. 4014.

Rail

Contributed ContentSunday, August 29, 2021

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Viewpoint: Why is rail being left out of regulatory discussions?

Federal action addressing matters of concern in the rail industry, particularly regarding safety, seem to be an afterthought.

FreightWaves Classics

A new Illinois Central locomotive. (Photo: American Locomotive)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, August 25, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Illinois Central Railroad (Part 2)

Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics overview of the Illinois Central is presented.

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An Illinois Central freight locomotive. (Photo: familysearch.org)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, August 24, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Illinois Central Railroad (Part 1)

FreightWaves Classics explores the history of the Illinois Central Railroad.

FreightWaves Classics

Images of Cornelius Vanderbilt and his life. (Image: Wake Forest University Library)

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsTuesday, August 17, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Cornelius Vanderbilt built shipping and railroad empires

Cornelius Vanderbilt was a 19th century tycoon who built steamship and rail lines that helped change the United States.

Infographics

Brandon CafferkyThursday, August 12, 2021

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Daily Infographic: The world’s 10 longest railway networks

The world's 10 longest railway networks

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, July 29, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (Part 2)

Read Part 2 of the FreightWaves Classics profile of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.

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A Rio Grande freight departs Denver for Pueblo, Colorado during 1952. (Photo: Robert Le Massena/American-Rails.com).

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsWednesday, July 28, 2021

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FreightWaves Classics: Fallen Flags – Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (Part 1)

In Part 1, the beginning and expansion of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad is profiled.