But the North Alabama Railroad Museum in Huntsville is proof that reality can be more delightful than fiction, especially ...

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, March 28, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about ...

The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden offers you the chance to step back in time and experience the golden age of ...

The union representing New York City’s subway workers has renewed its push to enshrine the role of subway conductor into law. The Transport Workers Union — whose Local 100 represents many NYC Transit ...

Anthony Aprea followed his father's footsteps, working for Metro-North for 28 years as a conductor. Aprea is known by regular commuters for his friendly morning greetings and positive attitude. Beyond ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One train conductor got quite the heartwarming treat during his workday when he was greeted by his children as he passed through ...

One train conductor got quite the heartwarming treat during his workday when he was greeted by his children as he passed through Ocean Springs, Maryland, on Sunday, March 8. Footage filmed by Aleia ...

The small city of Westwego sits along the west bank of the Mississippi River within Jefferson Parish. One reader’s question: How did Westwego get its unique name? The area was first known for a ...

GENEVA, Ill. (WLS) -- An 18-year-old died after being struck by a freight train on Sunday, Geneva police said. Firefighters were dispatched at about 9:51 p.m. near the Western Avenue grade crossing, ...

A portrait of Maria Molson, a woman of mixed race who sheltered people escaping slavery in her Lock Haven home. Lock Haven, Pa. — In spite of what people think, the Civil War wasn’t entirely fought on ...

The train conductor called 911; the pair were later pronounced dead at the scene. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train collided with an SUV on Friday, Jan. 30, killing the driver and passenger.

HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. — A husband and wife were killed Friday morning when their vehicle was struck by a train in northern Hubbard County, according to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff ...