Kiamchi Railroad

“As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence in 2026, we’re proud to unveil a locomotive that reflects not only the stars and stripes—but also pride, precision, and craftsmanship from the people who make the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway a special place,” W&LE recently reported via social media. (Photograph Courtesy of W&LE)

Small-Road Briefs: W&LE, KRR

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE), a two-time Railway Age Regional Railroad of the Year recipient, unveils “patriotic powerhouse” No. 1776, plus a specially painted hopper car in honor of Breast

Left to Right: Safety Person of the Year Raul Guerrero, a track inspector at the Texas North Western Railway; Safety Professional of the Year Austin Milton, Director, Safety & Training at The Indiana Rail Road Company; and Schlosser Distinguished Service Award winner Jack Dale Parliament, former President of the D&I Railroad, who passed away in October.

ASLRRA Honors Short Lines, Members at Annual Conference

At its Annual Conference and Exhibition, which took place April 2-4 in New Orleans, the American Short Line and Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has recognized three member railroads for innovative business success and one with Veterans and Environmental Awards, in addition to honoring two individual members with career-level safety awards and one posthumous Schlosser Distinguished Service Award.