Brian Schmidt

Editor for hire, interested in (almost) all things railroading, pre-1990. Obligatory: My views are my own, but I share.

[CSX @CSX]

The CSX family tree goes back almost 200 years and, much like the diverse employees who make up our #ONECSX team, it’s comprised of many heritage railroads. CSX locomotive shop employees are creating special paint designs for our predecessor railroads and recently unveiled CSX Locomotive 1827 which honors the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first common carrier railroad in the United States.

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

You know what’s missing from @Skyline_Chili ? #pierogies ! #justsaying #cincinnati

[Metra @Metra]

Introducing the latest addition to Metra's fleet: the SD70MACH. This locomotive, designated as the first in our 500-series locomotives, was painted in heritage RTA colors to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of its formation. 1/2

[Trains Magazine @TrainsMagazine]

Officials at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and Kentucky Steam Heritage discuss the goals and challenges of their organizations.
https://t.co/26datCSkF2

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

Well… that escalated quickly #lifegoals

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

I feel like if #greeneggsandham were actually #bacon instead there would have been less resistance to it regardless of color #dadjoke

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

#winter on the @Metra Racetrack BNSF5388HeadlightsWestmontIL12-31-19 #flickr https://t.co/uLUn3vI5oF

[KATO USA, Inc. 🚂 @KatoUSAInc]

Just announced: Kato USA will be producing a 60's/70's era Canadian National Train Set in N scale, coming in early 2020! Read more on our website:
https://t.co/NXH4ecMDEe

[Norfolk Southern @nscorp]

The Savannah & Atlanta heritage unit leads train 330 into Langdale Yard in Valdosta, Ga., passing ADM’s massive grain facility. 330 moves mixed freight from Jacksonville, Fl., to Macon, Ga. #transportation

[Bill Stephens @bybillstephens]

Chicago interchange dispute: #CanadianPacific 1, #CanadianNational 0 | Trains Magazine https://t.co/cjprgbkq6a

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

Opening a baby gate is to a #toddler what opening a can of tuna is to a #cat.

[Indiana Rail Road @IndianaRailRoad]

We are grateful to everyone who helped make #RailSafetyWeek a big success! We know we can #STOPTrackTragedies - together!

[UP Steam @UP_Steam]

We're looking forward to seeing everyone from a safe distance over the next 62 days! Remember to always stay at least 25 ft back from the tracks, and never EVER take photos or video from the track bed or place any objects on the rails or in the ballast.

Thank you!
Ed & the Crew

[KATO USA, Inc. 🚂 @KatoUSAInc]

We've got our first look from our factory of the test-paint sample of the upcoming N scale Metra Pullman Bi-Level cars - take a look!

Read more about this upcoming release on our website:
https://t.co/F7wNaowhRE

[Trains Magazine @TrainsMagazine]

We’re ready for the #RailwayInterchange exhibition in #Minneapolis starting today. @WheelRailSem is exhibiting with us.

[UP Steam @UP_Steam]

Union Pacific's Big Boy #UP4014 will ride the rails once again on “The Great Race Across the Southwest” starting Sept. 27, traveling through Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah & Wyoming. https://t.co/8Z369xlBJb

[UP Steam @UP_Steam]

Ed Dickens, the engineer on Big Boy #UP4014, wants to see you trackside, but needs you to stay 25 feet away from the tracks for everyone's safety.

Please share this important safety message with your friends and family!

[Canadian National @CNRailway]

As we celebrate 100 years of CN, check out our logos past and present. To learn more about CN's rich history visit: https://t.co/nm7ZEZsT0q
#CN100

[Brian Schmidt @TrainsBrian]

Finally had my “when did I get THAT book?” moment tonight. #FirstWorldProblems #bibliophiles #books #trains #railroads

[CBS News @CBSNews]

Inside Amtrak's next-generation Acela train: "Wi-Fi, craft beers and reliable schedules" https://t.co/ADenDGYYAh