Rail Safety Week will return to North America in September 2019

Russian Rail News

An agreement for the supply of up to 3 730 coaches worth 237bn roubles by 2025 was signed by Russian Railways’ long-distance subsidiary Federal Passenger Co and Transmashholding on February 14. This includes a firm order for 2 644 coaches, with the rest as options.

[NL] First ICNG for the Dutch railways leaves Alstom factory in Katowice

Europe

The first Coradia Stream EMU for the Dutch railways (NS) has left the Alstom factory in Katowice (PL).

The Flam Railway in 1950

Railway Preservation

Reading old copies of The Railway Magazine has been an enjoyable pastime over Christmas (2018). In the June 1950 issue of the magazine there was an article about travelling to the Sognefjord by rail.

10 Year After Action Review

Model Railways

Here is a little follow up to my video post about my 10th Anniversary. You military folks know about After Action reviews. here is mine.

TUTORIAL: YouTube: Building a Showcase Miniatures N Scale Signal Kit - Part 3

Model Railways

Part 3 of my tutorial on building an N Scale Signal Kit by Showcase Miniatures. Follow along as I start my build of a single head block signal, showing you how I assemble the kit.

Air NZ Worst safety ad -pulled. What went wrong?

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I have not met anyone who has disliked the highly creative Air New Zealand safety briefings until now. After hree months of criticism from NZ Politicians, celebrities, and the public, the airline has pulled their latest $2.5m safety ad.

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