r/TrainPorn

Mixed freight.

Is there anyway to track freight trains live on a map in the US? Asking because I’m a rail fan but never know when freight comes down my line because it’s primarily in use by Amtrak

The Arcade & Attica Railroad is a cherished heritage steam railroad in western New York that has been delighting passengers for over a century, operating vintage coal-fired steam locomotives through the gently rolling farmland and woodlands of Wyoming County. This beloved short line, originally built in 1881, offers 90-minute roundtrip excursions between the historic village of Arcade and the farming community of Curriers on summer and fall weekends. The railroad’s steam locomotive fleet includes several magnificently maintained examples dating from the early 20th century, and the sight and sound of a working steam train winding through upstate New York’s pastoral countryside is genuinely transporting. https://ridetherails.org/places/arcade-attica-railroad/

This was located in Bellows Falls VT when F. Nelson Blount owned "Steamtown."

This picture was taken c. 1965

This picture was taken c.1975. I believe the signal is still there but the line to the left now ends in Littleton NH where it used to run to Woodsville NH/Wells River Jct. VT.

Yesterday was Culture Day on the Gamle Vossebanen which is an annual gathering of the local cultural and organizational life in Arna. Me and a few of my friends went to ride the Diesel Railcar. It was an amazing day, we got to see some very unique sights like a Box van being coupled to the back of the DMU and brought to Haukeland.

I have no idea what type of car this is except that it was gas powered and had a coal stove in to boot!

Taken c. 1976

This is one of two stations that still exist on what was once a popular spur off the B&M Berlin NH line which ended in Bethlehem NH. I believe service ended by the 1930s. Picture was taken c. 1975. Looked to me then like a great station to rebuild.