Category: Railfan Rod
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Ronn Torossian Releases Book Excerpt: Amtrak’s Lost PR Opportunities
NEW YORK — Ronn Torossian says that “PR is a mix of journalism, psychology, and lawyering – it’s an ever-changing and always interesting landscape.” In the latest book excerpt from his best-selling PR paperback, “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations”, Torossian discusses Amtrak’s lost PR opportunities. As Torossian notes, “Too…
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AMTRAK UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND LOCOMOTIVE IN HONOR OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATION LIFESAVER
The diesel locomotive will travel on national network WASHINGTON – A specially-painted Amtrak P-42 diesel locomotive, emblazoned on both sides with the message, “See Tracks? Think Train!” was released into service today during a special ceremony at Washington Union Station. The black-and-yellow locomotive commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization dedicated to…
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What the Heck is an LRT?
What the Heck is an LRT? RMTransit https://tnc.network/railfanning/
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Portland’s Light Rail & Commuter Rail Network Evolution
Vanishing Underground From its beginning in 1986, Portland’s light rail and commuter rail network has grown to 99 stations, spanning 120 kilometres (74 miles). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the TriMet network that we know today.
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RMTransit Presents: The Transit Awards | 2021
RMTransit RMTransit Presents: The Transit Awards | 2021 featured image: MF 01 in Paris Stalingrad By Roehrensee – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36476994
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Top 5 Metro Trains (RTM Transit)
RMTransit Exploring the Top 5 Metro Trains in the world. https://tnc.network/rail-fanning/
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2021 California High-Speed Rail YEAR IN REVIEW
California High-Speed Rail Authority The California High-Speed Rail Authority is looking back at the year that was, in a new 30-minute 2021 Year in Review special. This look back will examine the progress we’ve made in construction over the last 12 months, the major milestones we’ve passed, the familiar faces who have gotten…
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BRIGHTLINE COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION ON A MAJOR PART OF ITS BOCA STATION
MIAMI – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America, has commenced construction of the new Brightline/Downtown Library Parking Garage for its future Boca station. Brightline’s contractor, Kaufman Lynn, has started initial work on the site. This project, which is a partnership between Brightline, the City of Boca Raton and the Federal Railroad…
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Model Railroad Layout Design for Beginners
DIY and Digital Railroad In this video we take a look at how to go from a model train set or a simple loop of track, to a large layout and everywhere in between. The subject of realistic track plans is also discussed, and what you can do to emulate real world railroads! SCARM…
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Portland’s Light Rail & Commuter Rail Network Evolution
Vanishing Underground From its beginning in 1986, Portland’s light rail and commuter rail network has grown to 99 stations, spanning 120 kilometres (74 miles). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the TriMet network that we know today. 🐦 Ask Vanishing Underground questions on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanishingUnder…