2020 Archive
Fun 12292020
Track Record's Top Stories of 2020
Take a look back at the top 10 most popular articles of the year
Fun 12222020
QUIZ: Which Holiday Essentials Are Delivered by Rail?
Find out if the goods that make your holiday festivities extra special travel by train
Fun 12152020
Behind the Scenes with a Rail Photographer: Erik Lindgren
Better known as “coloradorailphotographer” on social media, Erik Lindgren is an artist and rail fan who approaches rail photography like a fine art. The Iowa native and Colorado resident took a moment to share his story and his favorite photographs.
Insights 12082020
How Do Railroads Keep Cross-Border Shipments Safe?
Take a peek behind the scenes to see the special measures railroads take to keep shipments safe from theft and unauthorized cargo when shipping across the U.S./Mexico border
101 12012020
How to Ship Energy Products to Mexico by Rail
Simplify shipping LPG and petroleum across the border with these answers to frequently asked questions
Fun 11242020
Which Thanksgiving Traditions Are Delivered by Rail?
Take this quiz to find out whether your Thanksgiving feast (and more!) traveled by trains
Insights 11172020
Caring for More than Freight: Customer Experience and the Railroad
An inside look at how Union Pacific has sharpened its focus on the customer experience with the aim of making doing business easier, improving supply chain fluidity and, of course, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Insights 11032020
Rockets by Rail: A Stellar Achievement
Railroads Work Together to Give the Future of Space Exploration a Boost
Fun 10272020
Quiz: Are You Ready for Haul-o-ween?
Find out if your Halloween celebration style is wickedly spook-tacular or if it will leave you in the dark.
Tips 10202020
The Best Railroad Resources
If you’re looking to learn more about the rail industry, this list of websites can help.
Fun 10132020
Behind the Scenes with a Rail Photographer: Justin Blumenfeld
Better known as “Justin Trackside” on Instagram and YouTube, Justin Blumenfeld is a young photographer who is passionate about trains. Here he takes a minute away from the lens to share his story and his top five favorite photographs.
Insights 10062020
Creative Uses of an Intermodal Container
You can ship just about anything in an intermodal container – and that’s a big win for shippers and ocean carriers
101 9222020
Railroad Safety: Train Horns and Grade Crossing Signals
What do the warning signs and sounds mean and how are they regulated?
Fun 9152020
Built by a Community: Tehachapi Live Train Cams
Three stationary cameras, two mobile cameras and an Airbnb bring trains in California’s Tehachapi pass to rail fans worldwide
Insights 9082020
U.S. Freight Rail: The Envy of the World
When it comes to shipping by rail, America reigns supreme
Fun 9012020
Sitting Trackside with Railstream
Run with love from a basement home office, Railstream broadcasts live rail footage into the homes of fans worldwide
Fun 8182020
Virtual Railfan: The Birth of a Live Train Cam Site…and a Community
When Virtual Railfan started, its founders just wanted to watch trains from the comfort of their own homes. Today, the service has nearly 10 million YouTube views per month…and is making a major impact on its viewers and communities.
Insights 8112020
Ammunition for Growth: How a Former Military Facility Transformed into a Rail-Served Transportation Hub
Today, the Great Plains Industrial Park, a former ammunition plant, is lowering costs for shippers, spurring economic growth and supporting environmentally friendly power.
101 8042020
What Is Intermodal Shipping...and Why Should Shippers Care?
Intermodal shipping refers to moving freight by two or more modes of transportation. Phil Yeager, President and Chief Operating Officer of supply chain management company Hub Group, explains the ins and outs of intermodal shipping — and how it can benefit shippers.
101 7282020
From the Auto Factory to Your Local Dealership
Vehicle production is back following a COVID-19-caused pause. Here’s an insider’s view of a new car’s journey.
Tips 7142020
Five Can’t-Miss Rail Industry Magazines
When it comes to reliable railroad resources, these are the best of the best
Fun 7072020
From Steam to Green: The Evolution of the Locomotive
A look at freight rail locomotives over time
Insights 6302020
The Role of the West Coast Ports in Reopening America
How the U.S. West Coast ports are aiding in the economic recovery from COVID-19
Tips 6232020
E-Commerce and Your Supply Chain
Three Ways Transportation Supports a Successful E-Commerce Strategy…Especially During COVID-19
Tips 6162020
How to Prepare for Hurricanes
8 steps rail shippers should take before and after a storm to keep supply chains moving
101 6092020
Home Sweet Home: Brought to You by Rail
A room-by-room tour of household goods shipped by rail
101 6022020
Critical Goods Shipped by Rail during the COVID-19 Pandemic
From cleaning supplies to the food we eat, railroads are transporting essential goods to help keep America moving
Insights 5262020
More Stories from around the Railroad during COVID-19
Part II in the telling of what happens at railroads during a pandemic
Tips 5192020
COVID-19: A Shipper’s Resource Guide
Your guide to reliable shipping resources during the coronavirus pandemic
Fun 5122020
Cook at Home with These Five Easy Recipe Ideas — Brought to You by Rail
These delicious meal ideas include ingredients shipped by train
Insights 5052020
The Pivotal Role U.S. West Coast Ports Are Playing During COVID-19
When products are imported through U.S. West Coast ports, Americans can get critical resources faster and stay supplied with goods to remain safe and comfortable while at home
Fun 4282020
Stay-at-Home Entertainment for Rail Fans
7 ways to stay close to trains while social distancing
Fun 4212020
Staying at Home with Your Kids? Rail Resources to the Rescue
Seven sources of fun and education to keep kids busy during COVID-19
Insights 4142020
Stories from around the Railroad during COVID-19
From delivering critical goods to running the railroad remotely, six stories about what happens at a railroad during a global pandemic
Tips 4072020
COVID-19 Railroad Resources
Six sources for reliable rail information during the coronavirus pandemic
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The Important Role of Railroads in the Time of COVID-19
How railroads deliver critical products in times of crisis
101 3242020
What Are Short Line Railroads and Why Do They Matter?
Short lines are smaller railroads that run shorter distances and connect shippers with the larger freight rail network. Chuck Baker, President of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, explains the important role short lines play in the U.S. freight shipping network.
Fun 3172020
St. Patrick’s Day Necessities Shipped by Rail
Rail’s Role in Delivering All Things Green
Fun 3102020
Surprising Railroad Inventions: U.S. Time Zones
The Railroad’s Important Role in Establishing Standardized Time across the Nation
Insights 3032020
The Rail Industry Is Saving Millions of Gallons of Fuel a Year — And They’re Using “Cruise Control” to Do It.
Railroads are running greener and more efficiently thanks to energy management technology. Here’s how.
Tips 2252020
America’s “Water Highway” Is Aging — Are You Prepared for the Closures Ahead?
How to plan for waterway closures and keep your supply chain moving
Insights 2182020
Autonomous Vehicles
How Driverless Cars and Trucks Are Impacting the Transportation Industry
Fun 2112020
Valentine’s Day Essentials Shipped by Train
Learn How Rail Delivers the Romance on February 14
101 2042020
Transportation: Delivering the Plastic Products You Can’t Live Without
The journey of plastics and how they arrive in your everyday life
Fun 1282020
The Best Websites for Rail Fans
14 favorite sites for anyone who loves railroad history, train photos, model railroading and anything and everything trains.
Fun 1212020
Behind the Scenes with a Rail Photographer: Don Hagen
The photographer behind the lens of Quality RailFan Images shares his top five favorite photographs — and stories of their making.
Insights 1142020
APIs Are Changing the Logistics Landscape — Are You Ready?
Learn how API technology is revolutionizing how we do business and manage our supply chains.
Tips 1072020
How to Write a Successful BUILD Grant
Grant winners share tips on how they secured funding for industrial development.