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Train enthusiast builds huge working miniature railroad track in his backyard

A train enthusiast has spent more than five years building a stunning working miniature railroad track – in his own backyard. James Ardin, 36, created the 660-yard line that circles his three-acre ...

The plan to build California's high-speed rail in 2026

Ambitions to build America's very own bullet train are on track for 2026, California's High Speed Rail Authority tells ...
Fast Company

This 3D-printed train station in Japan took less than 6 hours to build

Need a train station shelter in a hurry? You can now print that. In Arida, Japan, a Japanese architectural firm and 3D-printed house manufacturer partnered with JR-West, a railway network, to build ...
Newsday

Long Island model railroad hobbyists build mini worlds in their backyards

Ray Shelton is a retired Nassau County Police officer, but he has been working on the railroad for 40 years. Shelton’s Hicksville backyard is landscaped with bushes like a large, blooming prickly pear ...
Los Angeles Times

Driverless freight trains? This L.A. startup is already testing them

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Los Angeles startup Parallel Systems has raised $100 million to develop autonomous, electric freight trains ...
The Times Leader

Railroads helped build Pennsylvania; These train lovers and museums are maintaining the historical tracks.

The former Pennsylvania Railroad Master Mechanic’s Building in Altoona, pictured in the 1960s. Today, this building is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Courtesy of the Railroaders Memorial ...