We interview Wick Moorman, former CEO and Chairman of Norfolk Southern and CEO of Amtrak, about how he began his railroading career, what led to him eventually leading Norfolk Southern, the 21st Century Steam Program, Heritage Units, and so much…
050: Southern Railway 4501 Documentary
Southern Railway 4501 Documentary Director Evan Lofback set out to create a Ken Burns-like documentary about the return of mainline steam excursions in the south and the people who made it happen. In particular, this professional feature-length film features Southern…
Nickel Plate 765 Adventure
We’re traveling behind steam locomotive Nickel Plate Road #765 from Youngstown to Ashtabula and back. On the way, we’ll talk to crew from the Fort Wayne RR Historical Society, passengers, and spectators. Here’s your ticket, so climb aboard! Nickel Plate…
011: Fire Up 611! Scott Lindsay
The Fire Up 611! campaign has been a tremendous success so far, with the locomotive nearing completion to operation. Chief Mechanical Officer Scott Lindsay provides us an update on the restoration of this locomotive, an overview of the campaign beyond…
Episode 003: Nickel Plate Road #765 Senior Engineer Rich Melvin
Nickel Plate Road #765 has become a steam celebrity in the railroad and railfan community. What is it like to be this locomotive’s engineer? Rich Melvin shares his experience as Senior Engineer of NKP 765, as well as being CEO…