While not documented or talked about very often, one of the most important jobs a railroad has is track inspection. Making sure the rails are straight and spaced apart correctly is a serious job. ... (more)

What appears to be a great use of a former 60-ft. stainless steel RPO car --- "Intrack Welding Car" by the Holland Company, FWX 101 -- was contracted by AT&SF to weld newly-laid ribbon rails in ea... (more)