Overseas railroading

[Gwolfe]

I am curious about the level of interest among Trains readers in foreign railroads. Certainly North American railroading logically dominate the interest range, but do readers and forum participants crave information about overseas rail systems? If so, what sources are tapped to learn and stay informed about them?

Incidentally, I work in Taiwan where the rail infrastructure was built during Japanese occupation. The passenger train is still a wonderful mainstay of public transportation here.

Thanks,

Glenn

[Gwolfe]

I am curious about the level of interest among Trains readers in foreign railroads. Certainly North American railroading logically dominate the interest range, but do readers and forum participants crave information about overseas rail systems? If so, what sources are tapped to learn and stay informed about them?

Incidentally, I work in Taiwan where the rail infrastructure was built during Japanese occupation. The passenger train is still a wonderful mainstay of public transportation here.

Thanks,

Glenn

[Anonymous]

I am also interested in Russian railroads. That's where my love of trains started[8D][8D]

[Anonymous]

I am also interested in Russian railroads. That's where my love of trains started[8D][8D]

[TH&B]

I'm interested all freight railroading all over the world. I have mostly been able to follow North American and European trains from english magazines and websites.

[TH&B]

I'm interested all freight railroading all over the world. I have mostly been able to follow North American and European trains from english magazines and websites.

[Anonymous]

I am very interested in all trains from all over the world. I buy a lot of books about world railways. I am able to stay up to date on what's going on in the U.K. by buying Briti***rain magazines at certain book stores that carry them. Of course a great deal of my knowledge of foreign trains comes from the internet where I've been able to find many excellent sites.

[Anonymous]

I am very interested in all trains from all over the world. I buy a lot of books about world railways. I am able to stay up to date on what's going on in the U.K. by buying Briti***rain magazines at certain book stores that carry them. Of course a great deal of my knowledge of foreign trains comes from the internet where I've been able to find many excellent sites.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

My interest in foreign railroads went up by way of the Internet. A copy of Jane's World Railways provides a lot of basic information. My preference runs to Australia since it tends to look similar to North American railroading although three different gauges provide some variety.

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

My interest in foreign railroads went up by way of the Internet. A copy of Jane's World Railways provides a lot of basic information. My preference runs to Australia since it tends to look similar to North American railroading although three different gauges provide some variety.

[jsanchez]

My favorites are the U.K. Japan, Switzerland and Germany. I do wi***rains had more international coverage. I think the USA could learn a lot from the Railroads ovseas, just as I'm sure overseas countries could learn from us. Plus a lot of overseas railroads are being run by U.S companies, Genesee and Wyoming for example, so there is more of a direct link.

[jsanchez]

My favorites are the U.K. Japan, Switzerland and Germany. I do wi***rains had more international coverage. I think the USA could learn a lot from the Railroads ovseas, just as I'm sure overseas countries could learn from us. Plus a lot of overseas railroads are being run by U.S companies, Genesee and Wyoming for example, so there is more of a direct link.

[michaelstevens]

I'm an ex-pat Brit Trains and MR subscriber, working and living in the US since '73 and a "foamer" for heavy U.S. freight equipment and operations.
I also try to keep up to date on the British (and European) scene(s) by taking "The Railway Magazine" every month.
All of the British main lines are predominantly Left Hand worked (just like the ex CNW at Rochelle) -- What is the convention on double tracks in Taiwan ?

[michaelstevens]

I'm an ex-pat Brit Trains and MR subscriber, working and living in the US since '73 and a "foamer" for heavy U.S. freight equipment and operations.
I also try to keep up to date on the British (and European) scene(s) by taking "The Railway Magazine" every month.
All of the British main lines are predominantly Left Hand worked (just like the ex CNW at Rochelle) -- What is the convention on double tracks in Taiwan ?

[Gwolfe]

Michael,

I'll verify L or R hand running on double track sections before I respond. The rail system was built by the Japanese between 1900 and 1945 but you see a number U.S. built locos hauling freight at this point in time. I just acquired a collection of 9 DVDs about Taiwan RR past and present -- produced originally by public television here. Wonderful footage and fully understandable despite Chinese narration and titles.

Thanks for your post.

Glenn

[Gwolfe]

Michael,

I'll verify L or R hand running on double track sections before I respond. The rail system was built by the Japanese between 1900 and 1945 but you see a number U.S. built locos hauling freight at this point in time. I just acquired a collection of 9 DVDs about Taiwan RR past and present -- produced originally by public television here. Wonderful footage and fully understandable despite Chinese narration and titles.

Thanks for your post.

Glenn

[BentnoseWillie]

I've got a passing interest in Czech and German railroading, especially Skoda steam and electric locomotives. I also have a soft spot for African steam.

I don't pursue these interests much, but show me a photo of a condensor or a Garratt and watch me drool!

TwonorthernsoneboilertwotendersnofrontnobackAaarghAaaarghAAARGH! [8D]

[BentnoseWillie]

I've got a passing interest in Czech and German railroading, especially Skoda steam and electric locomotives. I also have a soft spot for African steam.

I don't pursue these interests much, but show me a photo of a condensor or a Garratt and watch me drool!

TwonorthernsoneboilertwotendersnofrontnobackAaarghAaaarghAAARGH! [8D]

[zardoz]

I'm quite fascinated by the high-speed trains of Japan, France, Germany, and England.

[zardoz]

I'm quite fascinated by the high-speed trains of Japan, France, Germany, and England.

[bigboy4024]

not only im i interested in american steam i am interested in german steam since june when i came to germany i have been on 2 steamers and i am planning to go on my third tomarrow the american that has invaded german steam till april big boy

[bigboy4024]

not only im i interested in american steam i am interested in german steam since june when i came to germany i have been on 2 steamers and i am planning to go on my third tomarrow the american that has invaded german steam till april big boy

[Anonymous]

I'm Modelling Chicago and Birmingham Alabama in the 1990's.

That's overseas for me.

I also model North Eastern England during the First World War.

That's local for me

Jon

[Anonymous]

I'm Modelling Chicago and Birmingham Alabama in the 1990's.

That's overseas for me.

I also model North Eastern England during the First World War.

That's local for me

Jon

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman

I am also interested in Russian railroads.

I could be wrong, but aren't there some Russian railroads closer to you than a lot of American Railroads.

Jon[;)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Alaskaman

I am also interested in Russian railroads.

I could be wrong, but aren't there some Russian railroads closer to you than a lot of American Railroads.

Jon[;)]

[GDRMCo]

Im aussie and im interested in US railroads

[GDRMCo]

Im aussie and im interested in US railroads

[Anonymous]

Im a garrattfan
british/african gigants like

www.garrattmaker.com

[Anonymous]

Im a garrattfan
british/african gigants like

www.garrattmaker.com