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The article focuses on Fastline Freight, a small company which came into existence following a 1996 management buy-out of a slice of British Rail’s track renewals operation. Information about the expansion of the company's portfolio and become a low-cost freight operator in its own right as well as the loss of its coal business and other rail-led interests is presented.

The article features the Junior Moscow Railroad or Children's Railroad, a three-mile narrow-gauge rail line near Zhukovsky in Moscow Oblast which is staffed and run entirely by children. The Children's Railroad, which has been operating since 1937, is situated between Kratovo and Otdykh rail stations and attracts 300,000 visitors. It is one of 34 children's railroads operating in Russia and the former Soviet republics, the first of which opened in 1935 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

The article reports that American train stations are enjoying a renaissance, as municipalities across the country return local train stations to their former glory. In 2004, for instance, the state of North Carolina spent $800,000 to restore the former Seaboard Air Line Railway station. Community leaders and government planners have recognized that a train station can help energize the economy of a surrounding central business district. INSETS: Crawfordsville's high school champs;Controversy over new platform standards.

The article describes happenings in railway operation across Europe when the new timetable takes effect on December 9, 2007. Two sleeper trains will be introduced for those who want to experience the longest land tunnel in the world, the Lotschberg Base Tunnel. The City Night Line (CNL) will unify all DB night operated services ending the 'DB Nachtzug' and 'UrlaubsExpress.' High speed day trains in eastern France will have five each way running to Frankfurt under four hours and three major lines in Spanish Railways will open.

The article discusses future plans of the Bakerloo Line for expansion by taking over the operation of nine stations at its northern end from Silverlink, and further extension to Watford Junction in England. This underground railway which derived its name from Baker Street and Waterloo, shuttles passengers around the central London metropolis and serves as a commuter railway for people from northwest to Paddington working in the city in the morning and back home in the evening. Peak service target is 23 trains southbound and 22 trains northbound.

The article describes how the author and his brother, Untamo, built together a highly detailed HO scale home layout called the Finnish State Rys in Finland. He describes the railroad as roughly 9 x 4 feet and features railroading in Finland in the 1950s. The central town of the layout is called Hevonkuusi. The town, station, and engine terminal take up one complete end of the layout. Untamo uses DC cab control to operate the railroad, and it can be run by one or two operators. INSET: A time of transition.

The article describes the author's HO scale shelf layout, which he built around two walls of his family's garage in Hillsboro, Oregon. In his layout, the freelanced Hillsboro Division of the Union Pacific, features modern railroading set in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the UP, his HO scale layout also featuresthe Portland & Western (P&W) Railroad. The author combined his favorite railroad with his hometown's railroad to come up with the Hillsboro Division.

The article describes the layout of the Great Northern Railroad. It notes that the designer was able to include some mountain scenery with a tunnel, a creek with a waterfall and bridge, and a small maintenance yard on the layout. The train depot is the center of activity in the small town of Trego. In addition, an installation of more than 150 trees are made to suggest the Montana Rockies. The author noted that all of this is concentrated in just a little more than six square feet.

Describes the six railroad stations of Chicago, Illinois. La Salle Street Station; Dearborn Station; Central Station; Union Station; Grand Central; North Western Terminal.

The East Midlands Railway, a U.K. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the increased construction of modern rail systems and upgrading of existing networks in Africa that is creating opportunities for vertical-transportation companies. Estimate shows the value of rail projects that are underway or planned in Africa. Information on several projects is provided, including the Gautrain railway system, Tangier-Casablanca Speed Rail, and Dar es Salaam-Isaka-Kigali/Keza-Musongati railway in Eastern Africa.

The article focuses on the increasing number of multimodal rail terminals in Great Britain as container companies link up with worldwide shippers. According to Christopher Snelling, head of rail freight and multimodal policy at the Freight Transport Association, track problems and years of non-investment have been a constraint but the government has put up investment for a strategic national freight network while negotiations with Eurotunnel have looked at reducing charges to stimulate through traffic.

Presents updates on the construction and development of several T-REX Light Rail Stations in the U.S., as of May 2004. Broadway Station; Louisiana Station; University Station Park-and-Ride; Yale Station.

The article discusses the openings of Several Chinese metro, tram lines and extensions over the past few months in China. Topics include Songjiang tramway in Shanghai(China) inaugurated on August 10, taking the route to 26·8km with 40 stops; Nanchang metro Line 2 from Metro Central to Xinjiaan via the city centre and main railway station; and the opening of Changsha metro Lineƒ4 opened on May 26, with 180 000 passenger-journeys.

The article reports that Empire State Development Corp. announced it was choosing among several proposals for the new "Moynihan Station," named for the late New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a staunch proponent of the project, which will be built in and around the Parley Post Office building, just west of Penn Station on 8th Avenue. With this announcement the conversion of New York's Central Post Office into a major train station in Midtown Manhattan appears to be moving closer to reality. The $600 million project, centered around a 4-million-square-foot transportation facility, may serve commuters for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or New Jersey Transit.

The article focuses on the enhancements planned by Network Rail Scotland on Scottish railway stations. The project at Stirling involves the removal of photogenic semaphore signals. Progress is being made on long-term plans to modernise signalling in the country, which will be concentrated in two rail operating centres. Seven stations will be provided for the Borders rail project and the route is mainly single track.

The article discusses the 2 billion dollar City Rail Link construction project in Auckland, New Zealand. It is stated that to transform the three disparate limbs of Auckland's network into a coherent whole, the new link would connect to the existing lines near the Mt Eden station. It is noted that would travel through the city and on to the opposite end of Auckland instead of getting to the bottom of town.

The article presents several letters to the editor in response to topics in previous issues and include corrections to previously published topics. The topics which received a response include "Midwest Mountain Railroading" and "Amtrak: Time to Claim Your Destiny." One of the corrections mentioned is the mislabeling of the junction between Northern Pacific's St. Paul-Duluth, Minnesota and its branch to Grants-burg, Wisconsin.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the article in the previous issue, including "Build the Wisconsin and Southern on a shelf," by Cody Grivno in the January 2008 issue, "Ways to the way freight," in the January 2008 issue and an article that discusses the appropriate trackwork practices in railroad construction.

The article offers information on the DART Underground, a tunnel railroad line project from Docklands to Heuston station in Ireland. The interconnector line is expected to deliver a fully-integrated railway network for the Greater Dublin area, linking all modes and providing for suburb-to-suburb journeys as well as suburb-to-city-center journeys. Construction is targeted to begin in 2010 for completion in 2015.

This article reports that New York Governor George Pataki's economic development chiefs are trying to win approval for the Moynihan Station rail terminal. It is being challenged by top state Democrats. The project will create a destination terminal out of the Farley Post Office to ease the pressure at neighboring Pennsylvania Station. Officials of the Empire State Development Corp., the state economic development agency, say that if the project is not approved by the end of 2006, it will die.

Answers several questions about railroad trains. Operation of pressure-differential cars; Existence of the Ferdinand Magellan private car; Background on the Chicago & Western Indiana terminal railroad.

The article offers transportation news briefs. Topics discussed include the plan of EnLink Midstream LLC and EnLink Midstream Partners LP to build oil and gas facilities in the Ohio River Valley, the agreement between Hiland Partners LP unit Hiland Crude LLC and Dakota Plains Holdings Inc. to link Dakota Plains' Pioneer Rail terminal in New Town, North Dakota, and sailing of the Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) plant for the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje, South Korea.

The article reports that retail and supermarket traffic is one of the largest potential growth markets for railroad freight in Great Britain. It discusses the challenge of increasing railroad track capacity to cater for the forecast growth in freight demand. It also explores the plan of the Department for Transport for railroad terminals.

The article reports that the 47786 Roy Castle OBE train has resumed its operation on October 4, 2008 for routes in Carlisle and Norwich in England. During its operation, the train was booked to travel via Tyne Valley but due to flooding, it returned via Settle. It states that the train arrived after the voyage of 47851.

The article reports on the lack of depot space at Bristol Barton Hill, which is said to be the reason for the withdrawal of services of the 5029 Nunney Castle train on the 'Torbay Express' in England from August 10-17, 2008. Support groups have stated that the sidings are outside the depot and do not provide even the most basic facilities to prepare and examine a steam locomotive which is of high potential for vandalism and graffiti. It states that it will be replaced by 6024 King Edward I.

The article reports on the increase in traffic on Belgian ports due to a €100 million investment in the railway infrastructure of Antwerp Left Bank which will add 153 kilometers of tracks. Focus will be on access to the Deurganckdock which handles a huge amount of container traffic. A 30% increase in capacity is being targeted for the route between Antwerp and Germany by 2012. Modernization of freight yards and provisions for a new line at Zeebrugge, the Ter Doest line, will provide direct communication between the eastern and western ports.

The article reports on the addition of a mainline diesel for Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway in England. Mainline Blue 37216 has been bought from scrap merchant EMR. The locomotive spent the first three years of its working life from 1964 based in South Wales. It was hoped that the locomotive would be on site before the end of July 2007 and could even take part in the July 28-29 diesel gala.

The article features the return of the Class 25 D7628 of the North Yorkshire Morrs Railways in main line registration in England. The return of the Class 25 to main line is restricted on safety case that it will only pass to run between Battersby and Whitby. The 25 had a successful test run on June 16 and is now standby for the booked steam services although there are services in the pipeline will be booked for the 25.

The article reports that the shell of 37211 goes to the junkshop for scrap in Great Britain. The casing of the unit departed from its homebase, Churnet Valley Railway (CVR), to Kingbury. The management never intended the unit to be restored because other parts of the unit was donated to 37340 to make it operational. The 37340 was moved from CVR to Great Central Railway for repair and restoration in June 2007.

The article reports on the clearance in Temple Mills by railway transportation last December 5, 2006. Accordingly, 37694 has moved on a low loader from Temple Mills to Old Oak Common. 08561 has moved to Immingham while 08646 has moved to Margam. Considering the moving out of the three, it allegedly leaves 08872 alone at the now closed depot.

The article reports on the approval of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in Manhattan, New York City for the sale of 26 acres of vacant railyards. The sale of property would be added in funding the $2 billion extension of the number 7 subway line. The property would be traded to the highest-bidding developer during the transaction. The transit agency and the city officials agreed to develop the land for the New York Jets and for a new commercial and residential center. According to the MTA, the city was not obliged to pay when the cost of construction overruns.

The article offers news brief related to railroad trains in Great Britain. 450101 was finished on May 25, 2006 through Channel Tunnel and was transported to Eastleigh, England by 66218. Freightliner's 1953-built 08077 was kept at Southampton Maritime terminal. The Godfrey road in Newport was closed that disconnect the sides near Alexandra Dock Junction yard.

The article presents information on names of various railroad trains. A Cornish branch line name was given to a second Wessex Class 153 in late December, when No. 153369 was released from Wabtec Doncaster under the name Looe Valley Explorer. The Adrian Harrington 1955-2003 Royal Navy/Burges Salmonplates have been lost by Class 60 No. 60093 train. These nameplates were applied for one year as a competition prize in mid-2004.

A photograph of two 4CIG units, Nos. (42)1392 and 1499, is presented. It depicts the two 4CIG units at Lydney Lakeside station, which were recently welcomed by Dean Forest Railway.

A photograph of the locomotive Class 45 No. 45041, the Royal Tank Regiment, is presented. It depicts the train on its firework shuttles from Butterley to Swanwick Junction.

Reports on the repair of two railway stations in Kirkuk, to allow the Iraq Republic Railroad more flexibility in transporting passengers and commodities throughout the country. removal of unsafe portions of the buildings; Repair of the structural damage; Replacement of the water and sewer systems.

This article presents information related to the contribution granted by Provident Bank for purchase of street clock. Provident Bank has contributed $25,000 to the Congers-Valley Cottage Rotary for the purchase of a 15-foot street clock to be located at the Congers train station. The street clock will be located in a park at the corner of Bumside Avenue and Lake Road. Scheduled to be installed by May, the clock will serve as a centerpiece of the historic train station's renovation. The donation is part of a hamlet-wide revitalization, which has been ongoing this year. Provident Bank has operated a branch in Congers since 1973.

The article presents information about pulling the float which means sorting and assembling railcars arriving and departing a yard via car float. Pulling the float can be categorized into two fundamental types of operation. First, there is the case where the water barrier interposes between two main lines and car floats carry entire trains intact. The other type of operation is the harbor transfer. In this case a railroad that reaches the tidewater has a large yard where cars are rearranged into groups destined for various smaller yards.

Features the services of the RTD Light Rail, a light rail system in Denver, Colorado. History behind the RTD Light Rail; Location traveled by the rail system; Services.